CVE-2023-52312: PaddlePaddle · NULL Pointer Dereference
Affects PaddlePaddleSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 4.7 Medium : upgrade to 2.6.0 when convenient.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 09:08 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 41% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 2.6.0
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:LExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 3 Jan 2024
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Upgrade paddlepaddle/Paddle to 2.6.0.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
GitHubpaddlepaddle/Paddlepkg:github/paddlepaddle/PaddleOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
European organizations should prioritize upgrading PaddlePaddle to version 2.6.0 or later once the patch is released to remediate this vulnerability. If you cannot patch yet, organizations should implement input validation and sanitization controls on all data fed into the paddle.crop function to prevent null or malformed inputs that could trigger the dereference. Restrict access to AI model APIs and services to trusted users and networks to reduce the risk of malicious or accidental triggering of the vulnerability. Employ runtime monitoring and anomaly detection to identify unexpected crashes or service interruptions related to PaddlePaddle processes. Consider deploying AI workloads in isolated containers or sandboxes to limit the impact of crashes on broader systems. Additionally, maintain robust backup and recovery procedures for AI models and data to minimize disruption from service outages. Engage with the PaddlePaddle community or vendor for timely updates and advisories regarding patches and best practices.
Description
Nullptr dereference in paddle.crop in PaddlePaddle before 2.6.0. This flaw can cause a runtime crash and a denial of service.