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Vulnerability · Published Feb 20, 2026 · Assigned by zdi

CVE-2026-2492TensorFlow HDF5 Library Uncontrolled Search Path Element Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

High 7.8

In plain English

A high-severity uncontrolled search path in TensorFlow from TensorFlow. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.3% (higher than 21% of all known vulnerabilities). Fixed versions are available - upgrade the affected package.

Severity (CVSS 3.1)7.8High
Exploit odds (30 days)0.3%top 78.8% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known

Official description

TensorFlow HDF5 Library Uncontrolled Search Path Element Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of TensorFlow. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the handling of plugins. The application loads plugins from an unsecured location. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of a target user. Was ZDI-CAN-25480.

Affected packages & fixed versions

EcosystemPackageFixed inAdvisory
Debian:14tensorflow2.14.1+dfsg-3.1DEBIAN-CVE-2026-2492
Ubuntu:25.10tensorflowno fix listedUBUNTU-CVE-2026-2492
Ubuntu:26.04:LTStensorflowno fix listedUBUNTU-CVE-2026-2492
Ubuntu:26.10tensorflowno fix listedUBUNTU-CVE-2026-2492

Affected products (as reported)

VendorProductVersions
TensorFlow TensorFlow 2.17.0

Weakness: CWE-427 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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