CVE-2026-24218
NVIDIA DGX SSH Key Cloning Vulnerability
Description
NVIDIA DGX OS contains a vulnerability in the factory provisioning process, where the cloning of a base image causes identical SSH host keys to be deployed across multiple systems. The sharing of cryptographic identifiers across all similarly provisioned systems enables host impersonation or attacker-in-the-middle attacks. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to code execution, data tampering, escalation of privileges, information disclosure, and denial of service.
INFO
Published Date :
May 20, 2026, 8:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
May 20, 2026, 8:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-24218
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 9576f279-3576-44b5-a4af-b9a8644b2de6 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Regenerate SSH host keys on each affected system.
- Implement unique key generation for future deployments.
- Review system provisioning scripts for SSH key handling.
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-2026-24218.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-24218 | |
| https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5835 | |
| https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-24218 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-24218 is
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Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-24218
weaknesses.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
May. 20, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description NVIDIA DGX OS contains a vulnerability in the factory provisioning process, where the cloning of a base image causes identical SSH host keys to be deployed across multiple systems. The sharing of cryptographic identifiers across all similarly provisioned systems enables host impersonation or attacker-in-the-middle attacks. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to code execution, data tampering, escalation of privileges, information disclosure, and denial of service. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-321 Added Reference https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-24218 Added Reference https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5835 Added Reference https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-24218