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ZDI-26-523: Hugging Face PyTorch Image Models checkpoint Deserialization of Untrusted Data Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Hugging Face PyTorch Image Models. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The ZDI has assigned a CVSS rating of 7.8. The following CVEs are assigned: CVE-2026-15679.
MITRE ATT&CK techniques
- Malicious FileT1204.002
Indicators of compromise
- CVE-2026-15679cve
Original source: http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-26-523/