Is this vulnerability remotely exploitable?

Yes, if an application exposes an interface that accepts model files or otherwise allows an attacker to influence which `.keras` file is loaded. In such setups, a crafted model can be supplied remotely and trigger arbitrary file reads on the server.

What level of access does an attacker need?

The attacker needs the ability to provide or control the `.keras` model file that Keras will load, such as via file upload endpoints, shared storage, artifact repositories, or compromised build pipelines. Direct shell access is not required.

What is the safest general fix pattern?

The safest approach is to assume model files are untrusted and restrict their power: - Only load models from trusted, validated sources. - Constrain file resolution to a controlled directory or virtual filesystem. - Run the loading process with minimal privileges and limited filesystem visibility.

Severity:

HIGH RISK

(7.5)

Arbitrary File Read via HDF5 External References (CWE-73) in Keras Model Loading

CVE-2026-1669

Published:

Feb 11, 2026

Status:

Analyzed

Summary

Affected Context

Exploit Preconditions

Why This Happens

Potential Impact

General Mitigation Guidance

How Teams Detect Issues Like This

Frequently Asked Questions

Source

NDV

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Vulnerability Type

Category:

Improper Resource Access Control

CWE:

CWE-73;CWE-200

Impact:

Arbitrary File Read / Sensitive Information Disclosure

Severity:

HIGH RISK

(7.5)

CVSS Version:

3.1

Vulnerability Type

Category:

Improper Resource Access Control

CWE:

CWE-73;CWE-200

Impact:

Arbitrary File Read / Sensitive Information Disclosure

Severity:

HIGH RISK

(7.5)

CVSS Version:

3.1

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Arbitrary File Read via HDF5 External References (CWE-73) in Keras Model Loading

Summary

Affected Context

Exploit Preconditions

Why This Happens

Potential Impact

General Mitigation Guidance

How Teams Detect Issues Like This

Frequently Asked Questions

Source

Recent Vulnerabilities

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