CVE-2025-2000 Details
Description
A maliciously crafted QPY file can potential execute arbitrary-code embedded in the payload without privilege escalation when deserialising QPY formats < 13. A python process calling Qiskit 0.18.0 through 1.4.1's `qiskit.qpy.load()` function could potentially execute any arbitrary Python code embedded in the correct place in the binary file as part of specially constructed payload.
A vulnerability exists in the IBM Qiskit SDK in versions 0.18.0 through 1.4.1, allowing arbitrary code execution through the deserialization of QPY files in versions prior to 13. When a Python process uses the 'qiskit.qpy.load()' function to deserialize a QPY file, any embedded Python code in the payload can be executed, without the need for elevated privileges.
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CISA-ADP
Assessed Mar 15, 2025References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7185949 | [email protected] | Vendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-502 | Deserialization of Untrusted Data | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| ibm qiskit | >= 0.18.0, < 1.4.2 |
CPE
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Change History
4 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Aug 18, 2025 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Mar 14, 2025 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |