Kedro-Datasets: Remote code execution in experimental `PyTorchDataset` via unsafe `torch.load` (CVE-2026-62997) | HOL Guard CVE

Unknown severity · Source severity not reportedCVE-2026-62997

Kedro-Datasets: Remote code execution in experimental `PyTorchDataset` via unsafe `torch.load`

Answer in brief

CVE-2026-62997 records a Unknown severity vulnerability in Kedro-Datasets: Remote code execution in experimental `PyTorchDataset` via unsafe `torch.load`. The current sources do not mark it as known exploited. The current feed maps kedro-org/kedro-plugins (generic). Check affected ranges and fixed versions before updating.

Analysis pending evidence review

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Published Sep 16, 2026Updated Sep 17, 2026Source checked Sep 17, 2026First seen by HOL Sep 16, 2026Material review Sep 17, 2026

Upstream Advisory

Key facts

Risk: Unknown severitySource severity not reported
Exploitation: Not marked as known exploited
Affected software: 1 mapped package or product
Fix availability: Not reported

Why this deserves its current priority

A CVSS score is not reported in the current record. 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 kedro-org/kedro-plugins (generic). Check affected ranges and fixed versions before updating.

Mapped affected packages and fixed versions
Package	Affected range	Fixed version
kedro-org/kedro-pluginsgeneric	>= 5.0.0, < 9.5.0	Not reported

Recommended response

Check inventory. Check lockfiles and deployed manifests for kedro-org/kedro-plugins.
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
Sep 16, 2026
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Source modified
Sep 17, 2026
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First seen by HOL
Sep 16, 2026

Sources and claim methodology

Upstream source description

Kedro-Datasets provides data connectors for Kedro. From version 5.0.0 until 9.5.0, kedro_datasets_experimental.pytorch.PyTorchDataset in kedro-datasets loads .pt model files with torch.load without enforcing weights_only=True, and user-supplied load_args are silently dropped. On PyTorch versions earlier than 2.6, a malicious pickle-backed model from an attacker-influenced shared registry, downloaded checkpoint, or partitioned external source can execute arbitrary code when a Kedro pipeline loads it. The issue affects only the opt-in kedro_datasets_experimental component and does not affect users who load only trusted files. This issue is fixed in version 9.5.0.

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