CVE-2026-1839
Arbitrary Code Execution via Unsafe torch.load() in Trainer Checkpoint Loading in huggingface/transformers
Description
A vulnerability in the HuggingFace Transformers library, specifically in the `Trainer` class, allows for arbitrary code execution. The `_load_rng_state()` method in `src/transformers/trainer.py` at line 3059 calls `torch.load()` without the `weights_only=True` parameter. This issue affects all versions of the library supporting `torch>=2.2` when used with PyTorch versions below 2.6, as the `safe_globals()` context manager provides no protection in these versions. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by supplying a malicious checkpoint file, such as `rng_state.pth`, which can execute arbitrary code when loaded. The issue is resolved in version v5.0.0rc3.
INFO
Published Date :
April 7, 2026, 6:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
April 7, 2026, 6:16 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.0 | MEDIUM | MITRE-CVE |
Solution
- Update HuggingFace Transformers library to version v5.0.0rc3 or later.
- Ensure PyTorch version is compatible with loaded checkpoints.
- Avoid loading untrusted checkpoint files.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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CVE-2026-1839.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/huggingface/transformers/commit/03c8082ba4594c9b8d6fe190ca9bed0e5f8ca396 | |
| https://huntr.com/bounties/3c77bb97-e493-493d-9a88-c57f5c536485 |
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Apr. 07, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A vulnerability in the HuggingFace Transformers library, specifically in the `Trainer` class, allows for arbitrary code execution. The `_load_rng_state()` method in `src/transformers/trainer.py` at line 3059 calls `torch.load()` without the `weights_only=True` parameter. This issue affects all versions of the library supporting `torch>=2.2` when used with PyTorch versions below 2.6, as the `safe_globals()` context manager provides no protection in these versions. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by supplying a malicious checkpoint file, such as `rng_state.pth`, which can execute arbitrary code when loaded. The issue is resolved in version v5.0.0rc3. Added CVSS V3 AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:H Added CWE CWE-502 Added Reference https://github.com/huggingface/transformers/commit/03c8082ba4594c9b8d6fe190ca9bed0e5f8ca396 Added Reference https://huntr.com/bounties/3c77bb97-e493-493d-9a88-c57f5c536485