CVE-2026-24162 Deserialization in Merlin Transformers4Rec
An attacker can exploit improper deserialization in NVIDIA Transformers4Rec to execute code, tamper with data, and disclose information.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-24162?
CVE-2026-24162 is a high-severity unsafe deserialization vulnerability in NVIDIA Merlin Transformers4Rec, published on 26 May 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
NVIDIA Transformers4Rec for Linux contains a vulnerability where an attacker could cause improper deserialization of untrusted data. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to code execution, data tampering, and information disclosure.
Weakness: CWE-502
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-24162?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Nvidia Transformers4rec.
How do I fix CVE-2026-24162?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-24162 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-2026-24162 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-24162 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-xh7m-p996-h2f6.