CVE-2025-33236
Code Injection Vulnerability in NVIDIA NeMo Framework Enables Privilege Escalation
Publication date: 2026-02-18
Last updated on: 2026-02-20
Assigner: NVIDIA Corporation
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| nvidia | nemo | to 2.6.1 (exc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-94 | The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2025-33236 is a high-severity vulnerability in the NVIDIA NeMo Framework that allows an attacker to perform code injection by supplying maliciously crafted data.
This vulnerability is classified under CWE-94 (Improper Control of Generation of Code) and affects all platforms and versions of the NeMo Framework prior to version 2.6.1.
A successful exploit can lead to code execution, escalation of privileges, information disclosure, and data tampering.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
If exploited, this vulnerability can allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.
It can also lead to escalation of privileges, meaning the attacker could gain higher-level access than initially permitted.
Additionally, it can cause information disclosure, exposing sensitive data, and data tampering, which compromises data integrity.
The attack requires local access with low complexity and low privileges, and no user interaction is needed.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
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How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
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What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability, you should update the NVIDIA NeMo Framework to version 2.6.1 or later, as this update addresses the issue.