BBOT's various issues in unarchive.py can cause arbitrary file write and RCE
Summary
Various issues in bbot's unarchive.py allow a malicious site to cause bbot to write arbitrary files to arbitrary locations. This can be used to achieve Remote Code Execution (RCE).
Impact
A user who uses bbot to scan a malicious webserver may have arbitrary code executed on their system.
Affected software
Click a technology to see all vulnerabilities affecting it.
| Platform | Package | Vulnerable versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Python (PyPI) | bbot | < 2.7.0 | 2.7.0 |
References
- https://github.com/blacklanternsecurity/bbot/security/advisories/GHSA-fhw8-8v9p-7jp7
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-10284
- https://github.com/blacklanternsecurity/bbot/commit/6325f2f4f8f6f4545703e4c9b8004e69f71bec82
- https://blog.blacklanternsecurity.com/p/bbot-security-advisory-gitdumper
- https://github.com/blacklanternsecurity/bbot
- https://pypi.org/project/bbot
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-fhw8-8v9p-7jp7
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H- Weakness (CWE)
CWE-22- Platform
- Python (PyPI)
- Package
bbot- Disclosed
- 09.10.2025
- Updated
- 11.10.2026 12:20
Sources and licenses
OSV / GitHub Advisory Database - GHSA-fhw8-8v9p-7jp7 - CC BY 4.0
OSV / GitHub Advisory Database - PYSEC-2026-292 - PyPA Advisory Database; CC BY 4.0
Vulnerability history: bbot
All published vulnerabilities of this package (Python (PyPI)), newest first. Shows whether this is a one-off slip or a package that needs watching.
- Total entries
- 10
- First → latest
- 10.2025 07.2026
- Without a fix
- 0
- Exploited in attacks
- 0
Severity breakdown
- Critical 2
- Medium 4
- Low 4
Disclosures per year
- 2025: 4
- 2026: 6
-
BBOT's various issues in unarchive.py can cause arbitrary file write and RCE this entry
Know which vulnerabilities affect your application
With the DockRay integration and software inventory enabled, DockRay checks reported component versions against known vulnerabilities and notifies you about confirmed matches. Coverage depends on the supported technology and available advisory data.