Is CVE-2026-2492 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2026-2492 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2026-2492 be exploited remotely?

No. CVE-2026-2492 requires local access to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-2492?

CVE-2026-2492 has a CVSS score of 7.0 (HIGH) and an EPSS exploitation probability of 0.02%.

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HIGH

CVE-2026-2492

CWE-427Published: February 20, 2026· Updated: Feb 23, 2026

7.0

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.01%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:2.5th

Official Description

TensorFlow HDF5 Library Uncontrolled Search Path Element Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of TensorFlow. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the handling of plugins. The application loads plugins from an unsecured location. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of a target user. Was ZDI-CAN-25480.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-2492 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

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 7.0.