CVE-2024-9070 Deserialization Vulnerability in BentoML's Runner Server in bentoml/bentoml

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Attackers can execute arbitrary code on BentoML runner servers by triggering unsafe deserialization via specific parameters.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2024-9070?

CVE-2024-9070 is a critical unsafe deserialization vulnerability in bentoml/bentoml, published on 20 Mar 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A deserialization vulnerability exists in BentoML's runner server in bentoml/bentoml versions <=1.3.4.post1. By setting specific parameters, an attacker can execute unauthorized arbitrary code on the server, causing severe harm. The vulnerability is triggered when the args-number parameter is greater than 1, leading to automatic deserialization and arbitrary code execution.

Weakness: CWE-502

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-9070?

3 open source packages ship an affected version, including bentoml.

PackageAffectedFixed in
bentoml PyPIAll versions to 1.4.5None
bentoml PyPIAll versions to 1.4.5None
bentoml PyPIAll versions to 1.4.5None

How do I fix CVE-2024-9070?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-9070 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and only deserialise data from trusted sources or with an allow-list of types. More about Unsafe deserialization.

Is CVE-2024-9070 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-9070 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-9g44-gwvm-hc44, PYSEC-2026-295.

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