ZDI-26-817: (0Day) Ultralytics parse_model Code Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Source Zero Day Initiative
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High.
Data as of 28 Oct 2026, 17:22 UTC
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 28 Oct 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| UltralyticsUltralytics | Affected
| Fixed in– |
PyPIultralyticspkg:pypi/ultralyticsOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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Description
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Ultralytics' parse_model functionality. Exploitation requires user interaction, such as visiting a malicious webpage or opening a malicious file. The vulnerability is assigned CVE-2026-118618 with a high severity rating by the Zero Day Initiative.