CVE-2026-24217: CWE-29 Path Traversal: '\..\filename' in NVIDIA BioNeMo Framework
NVIDIA BioNeMo Core for Linux has a path traversal vulnerability (CWE-29) that allows a user to load a malicious file using a crafted path such as '\.. \filename'. Exploiting this vulnerability could lead to code execution, denial of service, information disclosure, and data tampering. The vulnerability has a high severity with a CVSS score of 8.8. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available from the vendor. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-24217 is a path traversal vulnerability in NVIDIA BioNeMo Core for Linux. It allows an attacker to manipulate file paths to access or load unauthorized files by using sequences like '\..\filename'. Successful exploitation may result in remote code execution, denial of service, information disclosure, and data tampering. The vulnerability is rated high severity with a CVSS 3.1 score of 8.8. No patch or official remediation has been published yet, and the product is not a cloud service.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability can lead to critical impacts including execution of arbitrary code, disruption of service, unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information, and modification of data integrity. These impacts can severely affect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems running the affected BioNeMo Framework version.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should exercise caution when loading files in the BioNeMo Framework and restrict access to trusted sources only. Monitor NVIDIA's advisories for updates on patch availability.
CVE-2026-24217: CWE-29 Path Traversal: '\..\filename' in NVIDIA BioNeMo Framework
Description
NVIDIA BioNeMo Core for Linux has a path traversal vulnerability (CWE-29) that allows a user to load a malicious file using a crafted path such as '\.. \filename'. Exploiting this vulnerability could lead to code execution, denial of service, information disclosure, and data tampering. The vulnerability has a high severity with a CVSS score of 8.8. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available from the vendor. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Affected software
Run on your own infrastructure? Check whether these packages are installed with threat-finder — our free open-source scanner.
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-24217 is a path traversal vulnerability in NVIDIA BioNeMo Core for Linux. It allows an attacker to manipulate file paths to access or load unauthorized files by using sequences like '\..\filename'. Successful exploitation may result in remote code execution, denial of service, information disclosure, and data tampering. The vulnerability is rated high severity with a CVSS 3.1 score of 8.8. No patch or official remediation has been published yet, and the product is not a cloud service.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability can lead to critical impacts including execution of arbitrary code, disruption of service, unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information, and modification of data integrity. These impacts can severely affect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems running the affected BioNeMo Framework version.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should exercise caution when loading files in the BioNeMo Framework and restrict access to trusted sources only. Monitor NVIDIA's advisories for updates on patch availability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- nvidia
- Date Reserved
- 2026-01-21T19:09:35.635Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a0e0ccfba1db473629e7756
Added to database: 05/20/2026, 19:34:39 UTC
Last enriched: 05/27/2026, 21:02:36 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:22:58 UTC
Views: 91
Community Reviews
0 reviewsCrowdsource mitigation strategies, share intel context, and vote on the most helpful responses. Sign in to add your voice and help keep defenders ahead.
Want to contribute mitigation steps or threat intel context? Sign in or create an account to join the community discussion.
Actions
Updates to AI analysis require Pro Console access. Upgrade inside Console → Billing.
Need more coverage?
Upgrade to Pro Console for AI refresh and higher limits.
For incident response and remediation, OffSeq services can help resolve threats faster.
Latest Threats
Check if your credentials are on the dark web
Instant breach scanning across billions of leaked records. Free tier available.