NVIDIA NeMo framework contains a vulnerability in a predefined variable, where an attacker could cause inclusion of functionality from an untrusted co...
Description
NVIDIA NeMo framework contains a vulnerability in a predefined variable, where an attacker could cause inclusion of functionality from an untrusted control sphere by use of a predefined variable
Remediation
Apply vendor security updates immediately. Monitor for exploitation attempts and review access logs.
Executive Summary:
A high-severity vulnerability has been discovered in the NVIDIA NeMo Agent Toolkit UI, which could allow a remote attacker to force the server to make unauthorized network requests. Successful exploitation could enable an attacker to scan internal networks, access sensitive internal services, and potentially exfiltrate confidential data, posing a significant risk to the organization's security posture.
Vulnerability Details
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-33203
Affected Software: NVIDIA Multiple Products
Affected Versions: See vendor advisory for specific affected versions
Vulnerability: This vulnerability is a Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) located in the chat API endpoint of the NVIDIA NeMo Agent Toolkit UI for Web. An unauthenticated remote attacker can craft a malicious request to this API endpoint, embedding a URL or IP address. The vulnerable application fails to properly validate this user-supplied input, causing the server to initiate a network connection to the attacker-specified destination on its own behalf, effectively acting as a proxy. This allows the attacker to bypass firewall restrictions and interact with systems on the server's internal network or access cloud metadata services.
Business Impact
This vulnerability is rated as High severity with a CVSS score of 7.6. Exploitation could lead to significant business consequences, including the compromise of confidential data, disruption of internal services, and unauthorized access to the internal network. Specific risks include an attacker using the server to scan for other vulnerable systems, accessing internal databases or APIs that are not exposed to the internet, and exfiltrating sensitive corporate or customer data. The ability to make requests from a trusted internal server can allow an attacker to bypass perimeter security controls, making detection and response more difficult.
Remediation Plan
Immediate Action: Apply the security updates provided by NVIDIA to all affected systems immediately. After patching, review web server and application logs for any signs of exploitation that may have occurred prior to remediation.
Proactive Monitoring:
127.0.0.1,10.x.x.x,192.168.x.x), or calls to cloud provider metadata services (e.g.,169.254.169.254).Compensating Controls:
Exploitation Status
Public Exploit Available: false
Analyst Notes: As of November 25, 2025, there are no known public exploits or active exploitation campaigns targeting this vulnerability. However, SSRF is a well-understood vulnerability class, and threat actors frequently develop exploits for such flaws to gain initial access and perform internal reconnaissance. It is highly probable that proof-of-concept code will become available in the near future.
Analyst Recommendation
Given the High severity rating (CVSS 7.6) of this vulnerability and the significant risk of internal network compromise and data exfiltration, it is strongly recommended that organizations apply the security updates provided by NVIDIA to all affected systems immediately. This vulnerability should be treated as a high-priority patching target. Although this CVE is not currently listed on the CISA KEV catalog, its potential for abuse makes it a prime candidate for future exploitation. Immediate remediation and proactive monitoring are critical to mitigating the risk to the organization.