CVE-2026-1669
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Arbitrary File Read in Keras Model Loading via HDF5 External References

Publication date: 2026-02-11

Last updated on: 2026-06-30

Assigner: Google Inc.

Description
Arbitrary file read in the model loading mechanism (HDF5 integration) in Keras versions 3.0.0 through 3.13.1 on all supported platforms allows a remote attacker to read local files and disclose sensitive information via a crafted .keras model file utilizing HDF5 external dataset references.

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Published
2026-02-11
Last Modified
2026-06-30
Generated
2026-07-06
AI Q&A
2026-02-12
EPSS Evaluated
2026-07-05
NVD
CVE-2026-1669
EUVD
EUVD-2026-7036

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Vendor Product Version / Range
keras keras From 3.0.0 (inc) to 3.13.1 (inc)

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CWE-73 The product allows user input to control or influence paths or file names that are used in filesystem operations.
CWE-200 The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is an arbitrary file read issue in the model loading mechanism of Keras versions 3.0.0 through 3.13.1. It involves the HDF5 integration used by Keras to load models. A remote attacker can exploit this by crafting a malicious .keras model file that uses HDF5 external dataset references to read local files on the system where the model is loaded.

Impact Analysis

The impact of this vulnerability is that a remote attacker can read arbitrary local files on the affected system. This can lead to the disclosure of sensitive information stored on the system, potentially compromising confidentiality and security.

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