CVE-2026-2492: TensorFlow HDF5 Library Uncontrolled Search Path Element Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Published Feb 19, 2026
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Updated

TensorFlow HDF5 Library Uncontrolled Search Path Element Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft azl3 tensorflow 2.16.1-10
IBM Db2 Genius Hub<=1.1, 1.1.1, 1.1.2
IBM Agentics<=1.0
TensorFlow TensorFlow

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Compensating control

    Mitigate by preventing the TensorFlow application from loading plugins from an unsecured location (use a secured, access-controlled directory for plugins).

Event History

Feb 19, 2026
Advisory Published
via ZDI·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via ZDI·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Feb 20, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:22 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:22 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·11:01 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Feb 23, 2026
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·09:01 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·09:01 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Jul 13, 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-2026-2492?

CVE-2026-2492 is classified as a local privilege escalation vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-2492?

To fix CVE-2026-2492, update the TensorFlow HDF5 Library to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2026-2492?

CVE-2026-2492 affects installations of TensorFlow that utilize the HDF5 library.

4

Can CVE-2026-2492 be exploited remotely?

No, CVE-2026-2492 requires local access to the vulnerable system to exploit.

5

What are the implications of CVE-2026-2492?

Exploitation of CVE-2026-2492 can allow attackers to gain elevated privileges on the affected system.

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