CVE-2025-2000

Qiskit SDK code execution

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.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Upgrade to Qiskit 1.4.2 or Qiskit 2.0.0, see: https://pypi.org/project/qiskit/ for the latest versions.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.04%
Vendor Advisory ibm.com
Affected: IBM Qiskit SDK
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7185949 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-2000?
CVE-2025-2000 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-2000?
To fix CVE-2025-2000: Upgrade to Qiskit 1.4.2 or Qiskit 2.0.0, see: https://pypi.org/project/qiskit/ for the latest versions.
Is CVE-2025-2000 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-2000 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2025-2000?
CVE-2025-2000 affects IBM Qiskit SDK.
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