TensorFlow HDF5 Library Uncontrolled Search Path Element Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Summary
| CVE | CVE-2026-2492 |
|---|---|
| State | PUBLISHED |
| Assigner | zdi |
| Source Priority | CVE Program / NVD first with legacy fallback |
| Published | 2026-02-20 23:16:05 UTC |
| Updated | 2026-06-30 03:18:14 UTC |
| 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. |
Risk And Classification
Primary CVSS: v3.1 7.8 HIGH from ADP
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS: 0.002520000 probability, percentile 0.164880000 (date 2026-07-01)
Problem Types: CWE-427 | CWE-427 CWE-427: Uncontrolled Search Path Element | CWE-427 Uncontrolled Search Path Element
| Version | Source | Type | Score | Severity | Vector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 | ADP | CVSS | 7.8 | HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| 3.1 | 0b0ca135-0b70-47e7-9f44-1890c2a1c46c | Secondary | 7.8 | HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| 3.0 | [email protected] | Secondary | 7 | HIGH | CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| 3.0 | CNA | CVSS | 7 | HIGH | CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
CVSS v3.1 Breakdown
Attack Vector
LocalAttack Complexity
LowPrivileges Required
LowUser Interaction
NoneScope
UnchangedConfidentiality
HighIntegrity
HighAvailability
HighCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v3.0 Breakdown
Attack Vector
LocalAttack Complexity
HighPrivileges Required
LowUser Interaction
NoneScope
UnchangedConfidentiality
HighIntegrity
HighAvailability
HighCVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Vendor Declared Affected Products
| Source | Vendor | Product | Version | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNA | TensorFlow | TensorFlow | affected 2.17.0 | Not specified |
| ADP | Red Hat | Red Hat OpenShift AI 2.25 | Not specified | Not specified |
| ADP | Red Hat | Red Hat OpenShift AI RHOAI | Not specified | Not specified |
References
| Reference | Source | Link | Tags |
|---|---|---|---|
| security.access.redhat.com/data/csaf/v2/vex/2026/cve-2026-2492.json | 0b0ca135-0b70-47e7-9f44-1890c2a1c46c | security.access.redhat.com | |
| github.com/tensorflow/tensorflow/commit/46e7f7fb144fd11cf6d17c23dd476203... | [email protected] | github.com | |
| access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:10184 | 0b0ca135-0b70-47e7-9f44-1890c2a1c46c | access.redhat.com | |
| www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-26-116 | [email protected] | www.zerodayinitiative.com | |
| bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi | 0b0ca135-0b70-47e7-9f44-1890c2a1c46c | bugzilla.redhat.com | |
| access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-2492 | 0b0ca135-0b70-47e7-9f44-1890c2a1c46c | access.redhat.com | |
| CVE Program record | CVE.ORG | www.cve.org | canonical |
| NVD vulnerability detail | NVD | nvd.nist.gov | canonical, analysis |
No vendor comments have been submitted for this CVE.
Additional Advisory Data
| Source | Time | Event |
|---|---|---|
| ADP | 2026-02-20T23:01:06.860Z | Reported to Red Hat. |
| ADP | 2026-02-20T22:22:54.392Z | Made public. |
Solutions
ADP: RHSA-2026:10184: Red Hat OpenShift AI 2.25
Workarounds
ADP: Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options do not meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation base or stability.
There are currently no legacy QID mappings associated with this CVE.