CVE-2026-2492 HIGH

CVE-2026-2492: TensorFlow HDF5 Library Uncontrolled Search Path Element Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Vendor Tensorflow
Product TensorFlow
Weakness CWE-427
Published February 20, 2026
Last update June 30, 2026
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CVSS base score

7.0/10
Attack vector Local
Attack complexity High
Privileges required Low
User interaction None
Confidentiality High
Integrity High

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

What the vulnerability does

01Description

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.

Key dates

02Disclosure timeline

February 20, 2026 CVE published
June 30, 2026 Record updated