CVE-2026-24259: CWE-306 Missing Authentication for Critical Function in NVIDIA TensorRT-LLM
NVIDIA TensorRT-LLM for Linux has a vulnerability identified as CVE-2026-24259 involving missing authentication for a critical function. This flaw could allow an attacker with high privileges to execute code, tamper with data, and disclose information without user interaction. The vulnerability has a medium severity rating with a CVSS score of 6.4. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available from the vendor. The affected version is 0.0. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-24259 is a vulnerability in NVIDIA TensorRT-LLM for Linux characterized by missing authentication on a critical function. This lack of authentication could be exploited by an attacker with high privileges to perform unauthorized code execution, data tampering, and information disclosure. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates the attack requires local access with high complexity and privileges, no user interaction, and impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability is publicly disclosed but lacks an official fix or patch as of the publication date.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized code execution, modification of data, and disclosure of sensitive information within the affected system. The attack requires local access with high privileges and does not require user interaction. The overall impact affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or remediation level is provided, users should monitor NVIDIA's advisories for updates. Until a patch is available, restrict local access to trusted users with high privileges to reduce risk.
CVE-2026-24259: CWE-306 Missing Authentication for Critical Function in NVIDIA TensorRT-LLM
Description
NVIDIA TensorRT-LLM for Linux has a vulnerability identified as CVE-2026-24259 involving missing authentication for a critical function. This flaw could allow an attacker with high privileges to execute code, tamper with data, and disclose information without user interaction. The vulnerability has a medium severity rating with a CVSS score of 6.4. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available from the vendor. The affected version is 0.0. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.4medium
Affected software
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-24259 is a vulnerability in NVIDIA TensorRT-LLM for Linux characterized by missing authentication on a critical function. This lack of authentication could be exploited by an attacker with high privileges to perform unauthorized code execution, data tampering, and information disclosure. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates the attack requires local access with high complexity and privileges, no user interaction, and impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability is publicly disclosed but lacks an official fix or patch as of the publication date.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized code execution, modification of data, and disclosure of sensitive information within the affected system. The attack requires local access with high privileges and does not require user interaction. The overall impact affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or remediation level is provided, users should monitor NVIDIA's advisories for updates. Until a patch is available, restrict local access to trusted users with high privileges to reduce risk.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- nvidia
- Date Reserved
- 2026-01-21T19:09:48.284Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a569d1c68715ace432809dc
Added to database: 07/14/2026, 20:33:32 UTC
Last enriched: 07/21/2026, 22:35:15 UTC
Last updated: 08/27/2026, 10:52:07 UTC
Views: 104
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