CVE-2026-65081: CWE-494 Download of Code Without Integrity Check in NVIDIA NemoClaw
Description
NVIDIA NemoClaw for Linux has a vulnerability in its installation process that allows execution of untrusted code. Exploiting this flaw could lead to code execution, privilege escalation, data tampering, information disclosure, and denial of service. The vulnerability is identified as CWE-494, involving download of code without integrity checks. No patch or official remediation has been announced yet.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.1high
Affected software
NVIDIA
NemoClaw
Weaknesses
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-65081 is a high-severity vulnerability in NVIDIA NemoClaw for Linux where the installation process does not verify the integrity of downloaded code. This lack of integrity check allows an attacker to cause execution of untrusted code, potentially resulting in code execution, privilege escalation, data tampering, information disclosure, and denial of service. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.1, reflecting network attack vector, high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability, and no required privileges or user interaction. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to remote code execution without privileges or user interaction, allowing attackers to escalate privileges, tamper with data, disclose sensitive information, and cause denial of service conditions on affected systems.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, avoid using the vulnerable installation process or restrict its network access to trusted sources if possible.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- nvidia
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-21T17:05:36.472Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a8df9b1acd9273b49ac6d01
Added to database: 08/25/2026, 20:23:13 UTC
Last enriched: 09/10/2026, 01:37:33 UTC
Last updated: 10/08/2026, 18:48:47 UTC
Views: 48
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