Advisory Details

February 19th, 2026

TensorFlow HDF5 Library Uncontrolled Search Path Element Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

ZDI-26-116
ZDI-CAN-25480

CVE ID CVE-2026-2492
CVSS SCORE 7.0, AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
AFFECTED VENDORS TensorFlow
AFFECTED PRODUCTS TensorFlow
VULNERABILITY DETAILS

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.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS TensorFlow has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://github.com/tensorflow/tensorflow/commit/46e7f7fb144fd11cf6d17c23dd47620328d77082
DISCLOSURE TIMELINE
  • 2025-03-11 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
  • 2026-02-19 - Coordinated public release of advisory
  • 2026-02-19 - Advisory Updated
CREDIT Anonymous
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