CVE-2026-2492 TensorFlow HDF5 Library Uncontrolled Search Path Element Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Local attackers can escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code by exploiting uncontrolled search path handling in TensorFlow's HDF5 plugin loading.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2026-2492?
CVE-2026-2492 is a high-severity vulnerability in TensorFlow, published on 20 Feb 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
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.
Weakness: CWE-427
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-2492?
How do I fix CVE-2026-2492?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Is CVE-2026-2492 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-2492 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as AZL-78234, AZL-78246, DEBIAN-CVE-2026-2492, GHSA-9xmv-j327-gw5g, UBUNTU-CVE-2026-2492.