CVE-2026-24206
CWE-288Published: May 20, 2026· Updated: May 20, 2026
Official Description
NVIDIA Triton Inference Server contains a vulnerability where an attacker could cause an authentication bypass. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to escalation of privileges, denial of service, or information disclosure.
Risk Analysis
A critical authentication bypass vulnerability exists in NVIDIA Triton Inference Server. An attacker could exploit this to achieve privilege escalation, denial of service, or information disclosure. The high CVSS score of 9.8 highlights its severity.
There is no known public exploit for this vulnerability at this time. The network attack vector and low attack complexity suggest it is remotely exploitable.
It is recommended to apply vendor-provided patches or upgrade NVIDIA Triton Inference Server and the Linux kernel to secure versions to mitigate this risk.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-24206 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2026-24206 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts