ZDI-26-594: NVIDIA Megatron Bridge load_model_config Code Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of NVIDIA Megatron Bridge. 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-2026-24251.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Patch ZDI-26-594 - Compensating control
Mitigate user-interaction required exploitation by preventing users from visiting untrusted/malicious web pages and from opening untrusted/malicious files (e.g., enforce browser/link and email attachment security controls) to reduce the ability to trigger code execution in NVIDIA Megatron Bridge.
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What must an attacker do to exploit this issue?
The attacker must cause the target to visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. Successful exploitation allows the attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected NVIDIA Megatron Bridge installation.
Is user interaction required?
Yes. Exploitation requires the target to visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.