CVE-2026-2492
Uncontrolled Search Path Privilege Escalation in TensorFlow HDF5 Plugin
Publication date: 2026-02-20
Last updated on: 2026-02-20
Assigner: Zero Day Initiative
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| tensorflow | * |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-427 | The product uses a fixed or controlled search path to find resources, but one or more locations in that path can be under the control of unintended actors. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability exists in the TensorFlow HDF5 Library where the application loads plugins from an unsecured location. Because of this uncontrolled search path element, a local attacker who already has the ability to execute low-privileged code on the system can exploit this flaw to escalate their privileges.
Specifically, the attacker can leverage the insecure plugin loading mechanism to execute arbitrary code with higher privileges than initially granted.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can allow an attacker with limited access to escalate their privileges on the affected system. This means they could gain higher-level permissions, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive data or system functions.
The attacker could execute arbitrary code in the context of a more privileged user, which increases the risk of system compromise.
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