ZDI-CAN-29257: ZDI-26-943: (0Day) Meta fairseq load_checkpoint_to_cpu Deserialization of Untrusted Data Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Published Nov 11, 2026
·Updated
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Meta fairseq. 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.
Event History
Nov 11, 2026
Advisory Published
via ZDI·06:00 AM
Data Sourced
via ZDI·06:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What must an attacker do to exploit this issue?
The attacker must convince the target to visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. Successful exploitation can result in arbitrary code execution on the affected installation.
2
Is user interaction required?
Yes. The target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file for exploitation to occur.