CVE-2026-47481: CWE-288 Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel in NVIDIA Triton Inference Server
NVIDIA Triton Inference Server for Linux has a vulnerability (CWE-288) that allows an attacker to bypass authentication using an alternate path or channel. Exploiting this flaw could lead to limited confidentiality and integrity impacts, including potential code execution, privilege escalation, information disclosure, and data tampering. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6.5 (medium severity). No patch or official remediation is currently confirmed.
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Technical Summary
CVE-2026-47481 describes an authentication bypass vulnerability in NVIDIA Triton Inference Server for Linux. The issue arises from an alternate path or channel that an attacker can exploit to circumvent authentication controls. Successful exploitation may result in code execution, escalation of privileges, information disclosure, and data tampering. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.5, reflecting a network attack vector with low attack complexity, no privileges required, and no user interaction. Confidentiality and integrity impacts are low, with no availability impact reported. No official patch or remediation level has been provided by the vendor as of the published date.
Potential Impact
An attacker can bypass authentication mechanisms, potentially leading to unauthorized code execution, privilege escalation, disclosure of sensitive information, and tampering with data on the affected NVIDIA Triton Inference Server. The impact affects confidentiality and integrity but does not affect availability. The vulnerability is exploitable remotely without privileges or user interaction.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, monitor NVIDIA's advisories for updates. No official mitigation or workaround is currently documented.
CVE-2026-47481: CWE-288 Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel in NVIDIA Triton Inference Server
Description
NVIDIA Triton Inference Server for Linux has a vulnerability (CWE-288) that allows an attacker to bypass authentication using an alternate path or channel. Exploiting this flaw could lead to limited confidentiality and integrity impacts, including potential code execution, privilege escalation, information disclosure, and data tampering. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6.5 (medium severity). No patch or official remediation is currently confirmed.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.5medium
Affected software
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-47481 describes an authentication bypass vulnerability in NVIDIA Triton Inference Server for Linux. The issue arises from an alternate path or channel that an attacker can exploit to circumvent authentication controls. Successful exploitation may result in code execution, escalation of privileges, information disclosure, and data tampering. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.5, reflecting a network attack vector with low attack complexity, no privileges required, and no user interaction. Confidentiality and integrity impacts are low, with no availability impact reported. No official patch or remediation level has been provided by the vendor as of the published date.
Potential Impact
An attacker can bypass authentication mechanisms, potentially leading to unauthorized code execution, privilege escalation, disclosure of sensitive information, and tampering with data on the affected NVIDIA Triton Inference Server. The impact affects confidentiality and integrity but does not affect availability. The vulnerability is exploitable remotely without privileges or user interaction.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, monitor NVIDIA's advisories for updates. No official mitigation or workaround is currently documented.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- nvidia
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-19T19:55:39.687Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a56962568715ace431dc6bb
Added to database: 07/14/2026, 20:03:49 UTC
Last enriched: 07/21/2026, 22:36:45 UTC
Last updated: 08/28/2026, 22:52:11 UTC
Views: 97
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