CVE-2026-24157: CWE-502 Deserialization of Untrusted Data in NVIDIA NeMo Framework
NVIDIA NeMo Framework versions prior to 2.6.2 contain a deserialization vulnerability in checkpoint loading that allows an attacker with local privileges to execute arbitrary code. This vulnerability can lead to remote code execution, privilege escalation, information disclosure, and data tampering. It is tracked as CVE-2026-24157 with a high severity score of 7.8.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-24157 is a deserialization of untrusted data vulnerability (CWE-502) in the NVIDIA NeMo Framework affecting versions before 2.6.2. The flaw exists in the checkpoint loading functionality, where an attacker with local access can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.8, reflecting high severity with local attack vector, low attack complexity, required privileges, no user interaction, and impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. This vulnerability can result in remote code execution, privilege escalation, information disclosure, and data tampering.
Potential Impact
An attacker with local privileges can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code within the context of the NeMo Framework process. This may lead to remote code execution, privilege escalation, unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information, and modification or tampering of data. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system running the affected software.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix is available in NVIDIA NeMo Framework version 2.6.2. Users should upgrade to version 2.6.2 or later to remediate this vulnerability. No vendor advisory content was provided to indicate alternative mitigations or no-action status. Until patched, restrict local access to trusted users only.
CVE-2026-24157: CWE-502 Deserialization of Untrusted Data in NVIDIA NeMo Framework
Description
NVIDIA NeMo Framework versions prior to 2.6.2 contain a deserialization vulnerability in checkpoint loading that allows an attacker with local privileges to execute arbitrary code. This vulnerability can lead to remote code execution, privilege escalation, information disclosure, and data tampering. It is tracked as CVE-2026-24157 with a high severity score of 7.8.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.8high
Affected software
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-24157 is a deserialization of untrusted data vulnerability (CWE-502) in the NVIDIA NeMo Framework affecting versions before 2.6.2. The flaw exists in the checkpoint loading functionality, where an attacker with local access can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.8, reflecting high severity with local attack vector, low attack complexity, required privileges, no user interaction, and impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. This vulnerability can result in remote code execution, privilege escalation, information disclosure, and data tampering.
Potential Impact
An attacker with local privileges can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code within the context of the NeMo Framework process. This may lead to remote code execution, privilege escalation, unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information, and modification or tampering of data. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system running the affected software.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix is available in NVIDIA NeMo Framework version 2.6.2. Users should upgrade to version 2.6.2 or later to remediate this vulnerability. No vendor advisory content was provided to indicate alternative mitigations or no-action status. Until patched, restrict local access to trusted users only.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- nvidia
- Date Reserved
- 2026-01-21T19:09:29.851Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69c2f483f4197a8e3b756246
Added to database: 03/24/2026, 20:30:59 UTC
Last enriched: 07/31/2026, 01:38:27 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:22:58 UTC
Views: 186
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