CVE-2026-12191: Deserialization in Comma AI Openpilot
CVE-2026-12191 is a high-severity vulnerability in Comma AI Openpilot version 0.11 involving unsafe deserialization via the pickle module in the selfdrive/modeld/modeld.py file. The issue allows an attacker with local access and low privileges to manipulate deserialization, potentially leading to high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No official patch or remediation has been disclosed, and the vendor did not respond to the disclosure. Exploitation requires local access, and no known exploits are reported in the wild.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in Comma AI Openpilot 0.11 arises from the use of the Python pickle.load/pickle.loads functions in the selfdrive/modeld/modeld.py component. Improper handling of deserialization allows an attacker with local access and low privileges to manipulate the deserialization process, which can lead to compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. The vendor was contacted but did not provide any response or patch. The CVSS 4.0 score is 8.5, reflecting high severity with local attack vector and no user interaction required.
Potential Impact
An attacker with local access and low privileges can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code or manipulate data through crafted pickle deserialization. This can result in full compromise of the affected system's confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Since the attack requires local access, remote exploitation is not possible based on the available data.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or vendor response is available, users should restrict local access to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to deserialization. Avoid running Openpilot 0.11 in untrusted environments until a fix is released.
CVE-2026-12191: Deserialization in Comma AI Openpilot
Description
CVE-2026-12191 is a high-severity vulnerability in Comma AI Openpilot version 0.11 involving unsafe deserialization via the pickle module in the selfdrive/modeld/modeld.py file. The issue allows an attacker with local access and low privileges to manipulate deserialization, potentially leading to high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No official patch or remediation has been disclosed, and the vendor did not respond to the disclosure. Exploitation requires local access, and no known exploits are reported in the wild.
CVSS v4.0
Score 8.5high
Affected software
cpe:2.3:a:comma_ai:openpilot:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*Run on your own infrastructure? Check whether these packages are installed with threat-finder — our free open-source scanner.
AI-Powered Analysis
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in Comma AI Openpilot 0.11 arises from the use of the Python pickle.load/pickle.loads functions in the selfdrive/modeld/modeld.py component. Improper handling of deserialization allows an attacker with local access and low privileges to manipulate the deserialization process, which can lead to compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. The vendor was contacted but did not provide any response or patch. The CVSS 4.0 score is 8.5, reflecting high severity with local attack vector and no user interaction required.
Potential Impact
An attacker with local access and low privileges can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code or manipulate data through crafted pickle deserialization. This can result in full compromise of the affected system's confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Since the attack requires local access, remote exploitation is not possible based on the available data.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or vendor response is available, users should restrict local access to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to deserialization. Avoid running Openpilot 0.11 in untrusted environments until a fix is released.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-14T06:43:50.623Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a2f37451cccde5f26558d9a
Added to database: 06/14/2026, 23:20:37 UTC
Last enriched: 06/22/2026, 15:14:21 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:22:57 UTC
Views: 126
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