CVE-2026-24216

7.8

NVIDIA · BioNeMo Framework

NVIDIA BioNeMo Framework is vulnerable to deserialization of untrusted data, which may lead to code execution or system compromise.

Executive summary

A deserialization vulnerability in the NVIDIA BioNeMo Framework could allow an unauthenticated attacker to achieve arbitrary code execution.

Vulnerability

This vulnerability involves the insecure deserialization of untrusted data (CWE-502). The attack vector is local, requiring user interaction to trigger the flaw, though the impact is rated as high for confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Business impact

Successful exploitation of this deserialization vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the application, potentially leading to a full system compromise. With a CVSS score of 7.8, this represents a high-severity risk that could result in significant data exfiltration or unauthorized system manipulation.

Remediation

Immediate Action: Update the NVIDIA BioNeMo Framework to the latest version or apply the specific fix commit (dfd83a7) provided by the vendor.

Proactive Monitoring: Monitor system logs for unusual process execution or unexpected file modifications originating from the BioNeMo service.

Compensating Controls: Ensure that the application is running with the least privilege necessary and restrict access to the underlying host environment.

Exploitation status

Public Exploit Available: No (exploit_available: false)

Analyst recommendation

Given the potential for total impact on system integrity and the high CVSS score, organizations utilizing the NVIDIA BioNeMo Framework should prioritize applying the provided security fix. Immediate remediation is necessary to mitigate the risk of exploitation.

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