CVE-2025-33212CWE-502

NVIDIA NeMo Framework contains a vulnerability in model loading that could allow an attacker to exploit improper control mechanisms if a user loads a…

High · published December 16, 2025

CVSS v3.1
7.3
EPSS
0%
Percentile
7.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 Loading a rogue model could give an attacker full control! With just a maliciously crafted file, the NVIDIA NeMo Framework could be turned against you. 🔥 Think of the NeMo Framework as a restaurant where chefs receive ingredient deliveries. If the delivery driver hands over a box of spoiled goods without a second glance, the whole menu gets compromised! An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code, escalate privileges, or even bring down the service entirely. Worse yet, they might tamper with your data, leading to chaos that could damage your operations and trust!

Put simply

Think of the NeMo Framework as a restaurant where chefs receive ingredient deliveries. If the delivery driver hands over a box of spoiled goods without a second glance, the whole menu gets compromised! This vulnerability arises from improper control mechanisms during model loading, allowing attackers to manipulate the process by injecting malicious files.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code, escalate privileges, or even bring down the service entirely. Worse yet, they might tamper with your data, leading to chaos that could damage your operations and trust! To safeguard your systems, update your NVIDIA NeMo Framework to the latest patched version immediately. Also, ensure to validate and sanitize all files before loading them to prevent malicious exploits. 🛡️ You've got this! With these steps, you'll reinforce your defenses and keep your models safe. 💪✨

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
7.3 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00188 · 7.9th percentile
Weakness
CWE-502 · Deserialization of Untrusted Data
Published
2025-12-16T17:21Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 16 DEC 17:21Z
    NVIDIA NeMo Framework contains a vulnerability in model loading that could allow an attacker to exploit improper control mechanisms if a user loads a…
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