TensorFlow HDF5 Library Uncontrolled Search Path Element Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability (CVE-2026-2492) | HOL Guard CVE

High · CVSS 7.8CVE-2026-2492

TensorFlow HDF5 Library Uncontrolled Search Path Element Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Answer in brief

CVE-2026-2492 records a High severity (CVSS 7.8) vulnerability in TensorFlow HDF5 Library Uncontrolled Search Path Element Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. The current sources do not mark it as known exploited. The current feed maps TensorFlow/TensorFlow (generic). Check affected ranges and fixed versions before updating.

Analysis pending evidence review

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Published Feb 20, 2026Updated Jul 15, 2026Source checked Sep 19, 2026First seen by HOL Jul 15, 2026Material review Jul 15, 2026

Upstream Advisory

Key facts

Risk: High · CVSS 7.8
Exploitation: Not marked as known exploited
Affected software: 1 mapped package or product
Fix availability: Not reported

Why this deserves its current priority

CVSS is 7.8. The current sources do not mark it as known exploited. Treat this as a source-backed prioritization signal, not a statement about your environment.

Analysis status

Analysis pending evidence review

Factual feed record only; HOL analysis is not approved for indexing. Read the methodology.

Affected scope and exposure questions

The current feed maps TensorFlow/TensorFlow (generic). Check affected ranges and fixed versions before updating.

Mapped affected packages and fixed versions
Package	Affected range	Fixed version
TensorFlow/TensorFlowgeneric	2.17.0	Not reported

Recommended response

Check inventory. Check lockfiles and deployed manifests for TensorFlow/TensorFlow.
Review the reported fix. Monitor this advisory for an available fix and review any installs of the affected package.

Evidence timeline and material changes

Published upstream
Feb 20, 2026
Evidence: source:cvelist:source_dates:source-dates:record
Source modified
Jul 15, 2026
Evidence: source:cvelist:source_dates:source-dates:record
First seen by HOL
Jul 15, 2026

Sources and claim methodology

Upstream source description

TensorFlow HDF5 Library Uncontrolled Search Path Element Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of TensorFlow. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the handling of plugins. The application loads plugins from an unsecured location. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of a target user. Was ZDI-CAN-25480.

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