CVE-2026-118617 Ultralytics load_dataset_cache_file Deserialization of Untrusted Data Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-118617?
CVE-2026-118617 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ultralytics, published on 28 Oct 2026.
Official description
Ultralytics load_dataset_cache_file Deserialization of Untrusted Data Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Ultralytics. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.
The specific flaw exists within the load_dataset_cache_file function. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in deserialization of untrusted data. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current user. Was ZDI-CAN-30124.
Weakness: CWE-502
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-118617?
How do I fix CVE-2026-118617?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-118617 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2026-118617 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-118617 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-79w4-wpg3-29fc.