CVE-2026-118616

Ultralytics parse_model Code Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Oct 28, 2026 CVSS 3.0 · 7.8 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
Ultralytics parse_model Code Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Ultralytics. 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 parse_model function. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied string before using it to execute Python code. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current user. Was ZDI-CAN-30123.

Remediation

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Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

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First Time appeared Ultralytics
Ultralytics ultralytics
Vendors & Products Ultralytics
Ultralytics ultralytics
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Description Ultralytics parse_model Code Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Ultralytics. 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 parse_model function. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied string before using it to execute Python code. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current user. Was ZDI-CAN-30123.
Title Ultralytics parse_model Code Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Weaknesses CWE-94
References
Metrics cvssV3_0

{'score': 7.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
zdi
Published
Updated
Nov 5, 2026, 5:08 PM
Reserved
Oct 28, 2026, 4:53 PM
Status
Awaiting Analysis
Published
Oct 28, 2026, 5:18 PM
Modified
Nov 5, 2026, 5:17 PM