CVE-2026-11816: Path Traversal in keras-team/keras
Keras versions prior to 3.14.0 are vulnerable to a path traversal issue in the archive extraction utilities located in keras/src/utils/fileutils.py. The functions filtersafetarinfos() and filtersafezipinfos() validate archive member paths against the process current working directory (CWD) instead of the actual extraction destination. When the process runs with CWD set to /, which is common in Docker containers, CI/CD runners, and Jupyter environments, the validation boundary becomes the filesystem root, allowing traversal paths to bypass the security check. Additionally, the zip filter contains a bug that causes an AttributeError when a blocked entry is encountered, leading to incomplete extraction. Furthermore, Python 3.11 installations lack the filter="data" safety net, leaving them entirely reliant on the flawed CWD-based filter. Exploitation of this vulnerability can result in arbitrary file writes outside the intended extraction directory, enabling attackers to overwrite configuration files, inject malicious code, or corrupt machine learning datasets and pipelines.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
kerasto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 3.14.0 - Compensating control
Ensure the archive extraction process does not rely on process current working directory (CWD) as the validation boundary; instead validate archive member paths against the actual intended extraction destination directory (the extraction root), preventing traversal when CWD is '/' in Docker/CI/CD/Jupyter environments.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2026-11816?
The severity of CVE-2026-11816 is rated as high, with a score of 8.1.
How do I fix CVE-2026-11816?
To fix CVE-2026-11816, upgrade to Keras version 3.14.0 or later.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-11816?
CVE-2026-11816 is a path traversal vulnerability.
Which versions of Keras are affected by CVE-2026-11816?
Keras versions prior to 3.14.0 are affected by CVE-2026-11816.
What functions in Keras are associated with CVE-2026-11816?
The functions associated with CVE-2026-11816 are filter_safe_tarinfos() and filter_safe_zipinfos().