ZDI-26-523: Hugging Face PyTorch Image Models checkpoint Deserialization of Untrusted Data Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Jul 30, 2026
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Updated

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Hugging Face PyTorch Image Models. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The ZDI has assigned a CVSS rating of 7.8. The following CVEs are assigned: CVE-2026-15679.

Affected Software

4 affected components
pypi/huggingface_hub
pypi/transformers
pypi/torchvision
pypi/torch

Event History

Jul 30, 2026
Advisory Published
via ZDI·05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via ZDI·05:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of ZDI-26-523?

The severity of ZDI-26-523 is rated at 79 on the CVSS scale.

2

How do I fix ZDI-26-523?

To fix ZDI-26-523, update to the latest versions of Hugging Face PyTorch Image Models libraries that contain the patch for this vulnerability.

3

What type of vulnerability is ZDI-26-523?

ZDI-26-523 is a remote code execution vulnerability due to the deserialization of untrusted data.

4

What software is affected by ZDI-26-523?

The affected software for ZDI-26-523 includes Hugging Face PyTorch Image Models, transformers, torchvision, and torch.

5

Is user interaction required to exploit ZDI-26-523?

Yes, user interaction is necessary to exploit ZDI-26-523 as the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.

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