CVE-2026-95928 recommenders-team recommenders Dict Loading mind_iterator.py pickle.load deserialization
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via unsafe pickle deserialization in the recommenders library's Dict Loading component.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-95928?
CVE-2026-95928 is a medium-severity unsafe deserialization vulnerability in recommenders-team recommenders, published on 23 Sep 2026. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
A security flaw has been discovered in recommenders-team recommenders up to 1.2.1. This impacts the function pickle.load of the file recommenders/models/newsrec/io/mind_iterator.py of the component Dict Loading. Performing a manipulation results in deserialization. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been released to the public and may be used for attacks. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-95928?
How do I fix CVE-2026-95928?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-95928 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-2026-95928 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-95928 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-vmf3-6q95-pmx3.