CVE-2026-44484: CWE-506: Embedded Malicious Code in Lightning-AI pytorch-lightning
PyTorch Lightning versions 2. 6. 2 and 2. 6. 3 contain embedded malicious code consistent with a credential harvesting mechanism. This vulnerability is identified as CWE-506, which involves embedding malicious code in software. The CVSS 4. 0 score is 9. 3, indicating a critical severity with network attack vector, no privileges or user interaction required, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available from the vendor.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-44484 affects PyTorch Lightning versions 2.6.2 and 2.6.3 by introducing functionality consistent with embedded malicious code designed to harvest credentials. This vulnerability is classified under CWE-506. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates it can be exploited remotely without authentication or user interaction, resulting in high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No vendor advisory or patch information is provided, and the vulnerability is not related to a cloud service.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows an attacker to potentially harvest credentials through malicious code embedded in the affected PyTorch Lightning versions. This can lead to unauthorized access and compromise of sensitive information, severely impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of affected systems. No known exploits have been reported in the wild yet.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should avoid using versions 2.6.2 and 2.6.3 of PyTorch Lightning or revert to earlier trusted versions. Monitor official Lightning-AI communications for updates on remediation.
CVE-2026-44484: CWE-506: Embedded Malicious Code in Lightning-AI pytorch-lightning
Description
PyTorch Lightning versions 2. 6. 2 and 2. 6. 3 contain embedded malicious code consistent with a credential harvesting mechanism. This vulnerability is identified as CWE-506, which involves embedding malicious code in software. The CVSS 4. 0 score is 9. 3, indicating a critical severity with network attack vector, no privileges or user interaction required, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available from the vendor.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-44484 affects PyTorch Lightning versions 2.6.2 and 2.6.3 by introducing functionality consistent with embedded malicious code designed to harvest credentials. This vulnerability is classified under CWE-506. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates it can be exploited remotely without authentication or user interaction, resulting in high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No vendor advisory or patch information is provided, and the vulnerability is not related to a cloud service.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows an attacker to potentially harvest credentials through malicious code embedded in the affected PyTorch Lightning versions. This can lead to unauthorized access and compromise of sensitive information, severely impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of affected systems. No known exploits have been reported in the wild yet.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should avoid using versions 2.6.2 and 2.6.3 of PyTorch Lightning or revert to earlier trusted versions. Monitor official Lightning-AI communications for updates on remediation.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- GitHub_M
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-06T17:18:51.783Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a05e888ec166c07b0eee375
Added to database: 5/14/2026, 3:21:44 PM
Last enriched: 5/14/2026, 3:36:36 PM
Last updated: 5/14/2026, 4:31:12 PM
Views: 4
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