ZDI-CAN-30353: 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.
- Compensating control
Mitigate CVE-2026-24251 (ZDI-26-594) by preventing users from visiting malicious pages or opening malicious files, since user interaction is required for exploitation against 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. Exploitation then allows arbitrary code execution on the affected NVIDIA Megatron Bridge installation.
Is user interaction required?
Yes. The target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file for exploitation to occur.