CVE-2026-90553 vLLM before 0.28.0 Remote Code Execution via LlavaOnevision2 processor
Attackers can execute arbitrary code by crafting malicious models that bypass trust_remote_code restrictions in the vLLM LlavaOnevision2 processor.
- 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
- Available
What is CVE-2026-90553?
CVE-2026-90553 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in Vllm Vllm, published on 12 Sep 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
vLLM before 0.28.0 contains a remote code execution vulnerability in the LlavaOnevision2 processor loader that ignores the trust_remote_code parameter when loading remote processor classes. Attackers can craft a malicious model with arbitrary code in processing_llava_onevision2.py that executes with vLLM process authority even when trust_remote_code is set to False.
Weakness: CWE-94
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-90553?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including vllm. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
vllm PyPI | All versions | 0.28.0 |
Products include Vllm Vllm.
How do I fix CVE-2026-90553?
Upgrade vllm to 0.28.0 or later.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-2026-90553 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-90553 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-3c86-2m5g-59q7, GHSA-rp86-qf3f-pqfc, MINI-gxwf-x3hw-hm8w, MINI-v9m2-x2p6-6h9w, MINI-wh57-mq3m-cw5f, PYSEC-2026-3985.