CVE-2020-13091: Critical severity Numfocus Pandas vulnerability

Published May 15, 2020
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Updated

DISPUTED pandas through 1.0.3 can unserialize and execute commands from an untrusted file that is passed to the readpickle() function, if reduce makes an os.system call. NOTE: third parties dispute this issue because the readpickle() function is documented as unsafe and it is the user's responsibility to use the function in a secure manner.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Numfocus Pandas<=1.0.3
IBM Concert Software<=1.0.0-2.1.0

Event History

May 15, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:41 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:41 PM
Description
Disputed
07:15 PM
Dec 22, 2025
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-13091?

The severity of CVE-2020-13091 is disputed, but it involves the risk of executing commands from untrusted files.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-13091?

To mitigate CVE-2020-13091, avoid using the read_pickle() function with untrusted input.

3

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-13091?

CVE-2020-13091 affects pandas versions up to 1.0.3 and IBM Concert Software from versions 1.0.0 to 2.1.0.

4

What functions are related to CVE-2020-13091?

CVE-2020-13091 specifically involves the read_pickle() function in pandas.

5

Is CVE-2020-13091 being contested?

Yes, the vulnerability in CVE-2020-13091 is disputed due to the known risks of the read_pickle() function.

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