CVE-2026-108961 PaddlePaddle PaddleX Preprocessor processors.py NormalizeImage.__init__ code injection
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via the NormalizeImage preprocessor in PaddlePaddle PaddleX due to unsafe handling of the scale argument.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-108961?
CVE-2026-108961 is a medium-severity code injection vulnerability in PaddlePaddle PaddleX, published on 13 Oct 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
A flaw has been found in PaddlePaddle PaddleX up to 3.7.2. Affected by this vulnerability is the function NormalizeImage.__init__ of the file paddlex/inference/models/text_detection/processors.py of the component Preprocessor. This manipulation of the argument scale causes code injection. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The pull request to fix this issue awaits acceptance.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-108961?
How do I fix CVE-2026-108961?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-108961 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-2026-108961 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-108961 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-cq2c-fqx9-6r6v.