Advisory Details

November 14th, 2025

NVIDIA AIStore AuthN Hard-coded Credentials Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

ZDI-25-1013
ZDI-CAN-27858

CVE ID CVE-2025-33186
CVSS SCORE 9.8, AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
AFFECTED VENDORS NVIDIA
AFFECTED PRODUCTS AIStore
VULNERABILITY DETAILS

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of NVIDIA AIStore. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the AuthN authentication mechanism. The issue results from the use of hard-coded credentials. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to bypass authentication on the system.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS NVIDIA has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5724
DISCLOSURE TIMELINE
  • 2025-08-12 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
  • 2025-11-14 - Coordinated public release of advisory
  • 2025-11-14 - Advisory Updated
CREDIT Peter Girnus (@gothburz) of Trend Zero Day Initiative
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