CVE-2026-123974
pytorch/serve: Local privilege escalation through insecure temporary path
Description
In all versions of PyTorch's TorchServe, a predictable extraction directory in /tmp lets a local user swap the model handler and run code as the TorchServe service account leading to local privilege escalation.
INFO
Published Date :
Nov. 6, 2026, 8:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
Nov. 6, 2026, 8:17 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
7fefd608-56a6-419f-a002-fd8543c0710a
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 7fefd608-56a6-419f-a002-fd8543c0710a | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | MITRE-CVE |
Solution
- Update PyTorch's TorchServe to the latest version.
- Apply vendor patches or security advisories.
- Monitor file system for unauthorized changes.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-123974.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://christbowel.com/blog/torchserve-lpe/ | |
| https://github.com/Christbowel/torchserve-lpe |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-123974 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
(CAPEC)
stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-123974
weaknesses.
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CVE-2026-123974 vulnerability over time.
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New CVE Received by 7fefd608-56a6-419f-a002-fd8543c0710a
Nov. 06, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Tag unsupported-when-assigned Added Description In all versions of PyTorch's TorchServe, a predictable extraction directory in /tmp lets a local user swap the model handler and run code as the TorchServe service account leading to local privilege escalation. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-379 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/123xxx/CVE-2026-123974.json">CVE-2026-123974</a> Added Reference https://christbowel.com/blog/torchserve-lpe/ Added Reference https://github.com/Christbowel/torchserve-lpe