CVE-2021-35196

Name: CVE-2021-35196
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-06-21T23:15:10.723+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 1.89%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-35196 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Manuskript through 0.12.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted settings.pickle file in a project file, because there is insecure deserialization via the pickle.load() function in settings.py. NOTE: the vendor's position is that the product is not intended for opening an untrusted project file. EPSS estimates a 1.89% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Manuskript through 0.12.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted settings.pickle file in a project file, because there is insecure deserialization via the pickle.load() function in settings.py. NOTE: the vendor's position is that the product is not intended for opening an untrusted project file

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

1.89%

76.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Theologeek	Manuskript	<= 0.12.0

References

https://github.com/olivierkes/manuskript/issues/891Third Party Advisory
https://www.pizzapower.me/2021/06/20/arbitrary-code-execution-in-manuskript-0-12/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/olivierkes/manuskript/issues/891Third Party Advisory
https://www.pizzapower.me/2021/06/20/arbitrary-code-execution-in-manuskript-0-12/Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 21, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-35196?

How severe is CVE-2021-35196?

CVE-2021-35196 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.89% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-35196?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST