CVE-2026-2492
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Uncontrolled Search Path Privilege Escalation in TensorFlow HDF5 Plugin

Publication date: 2026-02-20

Last updated on: 2026-06-30

Assigner: Zero Day Initiative

Description
TensorFlow HDF5 Library Uncontrolled Search Path Element Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. 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. Was ZDI-CAN-25480.

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Published
2026-02-20
Last Modified
2026-06-30
Generated
2026-07-06
AI Q&A
2026-02-21
EPSS Evaluated
2026-07-05
NVD
CVE-2026-2492
EUVD
EUVD-2026-7768

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google tensorflow *

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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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Executive Summary

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.

Impact Analysis

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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