CVE-2026-24259: CWE-306 Missing Authentication for Critical Function in NVIDIA TensorRT-LLM
CVE-2026-24259 is a vulnerability in NVIDIA TensorRT-LLM for Linux where a critical function lacks proper authentication. Exploiting this flaw could allow an attacker with high privileges and local access to execute code, tamper with data, and disclose sensitive information. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6.4, indicating medium severity. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available from the vendor.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
NVIDIA TensorRT-LLM for Linux contains a missing authentication vulnerability (CWE-306) in a critical function. This flaw could be exploited by an attacker with high privileges and local access (AV:L, PR:H) without user interaction (UI:N) to compromise confidentiality, integrity, and availability (C:H/I:H/A:H). The vulnerability is publicly known as CVE-2026-24259 with a medium severity rating and no vendor-provided patch or mitigation at this time.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to code execution, data tampering, and information disclosure on affected systems. The attacker requires local access with high privileges, making remote exploitation less likely. The 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. Until a fix is available, restrict local access to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to TensorRT-LLM usage. No official mitigation or temporary fix has been provided by NVIDIA at this time.
CVE-2026-24259: CWE-306 Missing Authentication for Critical Function in NVIDIA TensorRT-LLM
Description
CVE-2026-24259 is a vulnerability in NVIDIA TensorRT-LLM for Linux where a critical function lacks proper authentication. Exploiting this flaw could allow an attacker with high privileges and local access to execute code, tamper with data, and disclose sensitive information. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6.4, indicating medium severity. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available from the vendor.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.4medium
Affected software
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Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
NVIDIA TensorRT-LLM for Linux contains a missing authentication vulnerability (CWE-306) in a critical function. This flaw could be exploited by an attacker with high privileges and local access (AV:L, PR:H) without user interaction (UI:N) to compromise confidentiality, integrity, and availability (C:H/I:H/A:H). The vulnerability is publicly known as CVE-2026-24259 with a medium severity rating and no vendor-provided patch or mitigation at this time.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to code execution, data tampering, and information disclosure on affected systems. The attacker requires local access with high privileges, making remote exploitation less likely. The 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. Until a fix is available, restrict local access to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to TensorRT-LLM usage. No official mitigation or temporary fix has been provided by NVIDIA at this time.
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: 07/14/2026, 21:19:39 UTC
Last updated: 07/15/2026, 00:51:19 UTC
Views: 5
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