CVE-2025-53000
nbconvert has an uncontrolled search path that leads to unauthorized code execution on Windows
Description
The nbconvert tool, jupyter nbconvert, converts Jupyter notebooks to various other formats via Jinja templates. Versions of nbconvert up to and including 7.16.6 on Windows have a vulnerability in which converting a notebook containing SVG output to a PDF results in unauthorized code execution. Specifically, a third party can create a `inkscape.bat` file that defines a Windows batch script, capable of arbitrary code execution. When a user runs `jupyter nbconvert --to pdf` on a notebook containing SVG output to a PDF on a Windows platform from this directory, the `inkscape.bat` file is run unexpectedly. As of time of publication, no known patches exist.
INFO
Published Date :
Dec. 17, 2025, 9:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
Dec. 18, 2025, 3:15 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2025-53000
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | a0819718-46f1-4df5-94e2-005712e83aaa | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Do not convert notebooks with SVG output to PDF on Windows.
- Update nbconvert once a patch is released.
- Review and secure directories containing notebook conversion tools.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2025-53000.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.imperva.com/blog/code-execution-in-jupyter-notebook-exports | |
| https://www.imperva.com/blog/code-execution-in-jupyter-notebook-exports |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2025-53000 is
associated with the following CWEs:
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2025-53000
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CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Dec. 18, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://www.imperva.com/blog/code-execution-in-jupyter-notebook-exports -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Dec. 17, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description The nbconvert tool, jupyter nbconvert, converts Jupyter notebooks to various other formats via Jinja templates. Versions of nbconvert up to and including 7.16.6 on Windows have a vulnerability in which converting a notebook containing SVG output to a PDF results in unauthorized code execution. Specifically, a third party can create a `inkscape.bat` file that defines a Windows batch script, capable of arbitrary code execution. When a user runs `jupyter nbconvert --to pdf` on a notebook containing SVG output to a PDF on a Windows platform from this directory, the `inkscape.bat` file is run unexpectedly. As of time of publication, no known patches exist. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CWE CWE-427 Added Reference https://www.imperva.com/blog/code-execution-in-jupyter-notebook-exports