CVE-2026-2492

TensorFlow HDF5 Library Uncontrolled Search Path Element Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

CVE-2026-2492 is fixed in tensorflow on 1 platform by DEBIAN-CVE-2026-2492 (version 2.14.1+dfsg-3.1), released February 20, 2026. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: High.

High

CVSS

7.8

Important

Exploitation

None reported

No vendor assessment

CISA KEV

Not listed

Not in the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog

EPSS

0.0029

21st percentile

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.

Where it's fixed

Product	Fixed in	Fix	Released
Linux
tensorflow · Debian 14	2.14.1+dfsg-3.1	DEBIAN-CVE-2026-2492	Feb 20, 2026

Details

Published
February 20, 2026
Weakness
Uncontrolled Search Path Element
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Vendor advisory
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-2492

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