CVE-2025-14929: (0Day) Hugging Face Transformers X-CLIP Checkpoint Conversion Deserialization of Untrusted Data Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Dec 23, 2025
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Updated

Hugging Face Transformers X-CLIP Checkpoint Conversion Deserialization of Untrusted Data Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Hugging Face Transformers. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.

The specific flaw exists within the parsing of checkpoints. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in deserialization of untrusted data. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-28308.

Affected Software

4 affected components
pypi/transformers
Hugging Face Transformers
huggingface transformers=5.0.0-rc0
IBM watsonx.data intelligence<=5.2.0, 5.2.1, 5.3.0, 5.3.1

Event History

Dec 23, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:04 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:04 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Dec 24, 2025
Advisory Published
via ZDI·09:17 PM
Data Sourced
via ZDI·09:17 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Apr 27, 2026
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-14929?

CVE-2025-14929 is a critical vulnerability that allows remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-14929?

To fix CVE-2025-14929, update to the latest version of Hugging Face Transformers that addresses the vulnerability.

3

What are the consequences of CVE-2025-14929?

The consequences of CVE-2025-14929 include the potential for attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations.

4

What software is affected by CVE-2025-14929?

CVE-2025-14929 affects installations of Hugging Face Transformers.

5

Is user interaction required for CVE-2025-14929 to be exploited?

Yes, user interaction is required for CVE-2025-14929 to be successfully exploited.

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