CVE-2025-2000
Qiskit allows arbitrary code execution decoding QPY format versions < 13
Summary
### Impact A maliciously crafted QPY file can potentially execute arbitrary-code embedded in the payload without privilege escalation when deserializing QPY formats < 13. A python process calling Qiskit's `qiskit.qpy.load()` function could potentially execute any arbitrary Python code embedded in the correct place in the binary file as part of a specially constructed payload. ### Patches Fixed in Qiskit 1.4.2 and in Qiskit 2.0.0rc2
Affected packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Affected versions | Fixed versions |
|---|---|---|---|
| PyPI | qiskit | — | 1.4.2, 2.0.0rc2 |
| PyPI | qiskit-terra | — | — |
Remediation: Upgrade to 1.4.2 or later.
References
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