CVE-2026-1669 (GCVE-0-2026-1669)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-02-11 22:10 – Updated: 2026-02-12 14:53
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Title
Arbitrary File Read in Keras via HDF5 External Datasets
Summary
Arbitrary file read in the model loading mechanism (HDF5 integration) in Keras versions 3.0.0 through 3.13.1 on all supported platforms allows a remote attacker to read local files and disclose sensitive information via a crafted .keras model file utilizing HDF5 external dataset references.
Severity ?
7.1 (High)
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:H/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
CWE
  • CWE-73 - External Control of File Name or Path
  • CWE-200 - Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
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Impacted products
Vendor Product Version
Google Keras Affected: 3.0.0 , < 3.13.1 (semver)
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Credits
Giuseppe Massaro (https://github.com/N3mes1s)
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