Is CVE-2026-12479 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2026-12479 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2026-12479 be exploited remotely?

No. CVE-2026-12479 requires local access to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-12479?

CVE-2026-12479 has a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM).

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CVE-2026-12479

CWE-22Published: June 22, 2026· Updated: Jun 22, 2026

6.1

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.26%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:17.4th

Official Description

A path traversal vulnerability exists in keras-team/keras version 3.14.0, specifically in the `DiskIOStore.make` method within the Keras 3 model saving and loading library. This vulnerability arises from the improper handling of user-provided layer names, which are used to construct directory paths without sanitizing for parent directory components (`..`). While forward slashes (`/`) are restricted in layer names, directory traversal sequences are not. This allows an attacker to craft a malicious Keras model that, when saved or loaded, can escape the intended temporary working directory and perform unauthorized file system operations, such as creating directories or writing files in arbitrary locations.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-12479 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.

The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.