CVE-2026-65178: CWE-502 Deserialization of Untrusted Data in NVIDIA NeMo Speech
NVIDIA NeMo contains a vulnerability in its dataset-loading workflow where a maliciously crafted model_config.yaml can inject unsafe parameters. A successful exploit of this vulnerability may lead to code execution, data tampering, denial of service, and information disclosure.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-65178 is a CWE-502 deserialization of untrusted data vulnerability in NVIDIA NeMo Speech. The issue arises from the dataset-loading workflow where a maliciously crafted model_config.yaml file can inject unsafe parameters. Exploitation may lead to remote code execution, data tampering, denial of service, and information disclosure. The CVSS 3.1 score is 7.8, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No vendor advisory or patch information is provided in the input data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can result in code execution, data tampering, denial of service, and information disclosure within the affected NVIDIA NeMo Speech environment. The CVSS vector indicates local attack vector with low complexity and low privileges required, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should exercise caution when loading model_config.yaml files from untrusted sources and consider restricting access to trusted datasets only.
CVE-2026-65178: CWE-502 Deserialization of Untrusted Data in NVIDIA NeMo Speech
Description
NVIDIA NeMo contains a vulnerability in its dataset-loading workflow where a maliciously crafted model_config.yaml can inject unsafe parameters. A successful exploit of this vulnerability may lead to code execution, data tampering, denial of service, and information disclosure.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.8high
Affected software
NVIDIA
NeMo Speech
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-65178 is a CWE-502 deserialization of untrusted data vulnerability in NVIDIA NeMo Speech. The issue arises from the dataset-loading workflow where a maliciously crafted model_config.yaml file can inject unsafe parameters. Exploitation may lead to remote code execution, data tampering, denial of service, and information disclosure. The CVSS 3.1 score is 7.8, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No vendor advisory or patch information is provided in the input data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can result in code execution, data tampering, denial of service, and information disclosure within the affected NVIDIA NeMo Speech environment. The CVSS vector indicates local attack vector with low complexity and low privileges required, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should exercise caution when loading model_config.yaml files from untrusted sources and consider restricting access to trusted datasets only.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- nvidia
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-21T17:38:33.194Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ab291bff7a7c541064a6ab8
Added to database: 09/22/2026, 14:33:35 UTC
Last enriched: 09/22/2026, 14:47:46 UTC
Last updated: 09/22/2026, 16:45:13 UTC
Views: 4
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