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CVE-2026-5241
critical
CVSS 9.6
Vulnerability in transformers (CVE-2026-5241)
Summary
vulnerability in transformers (CVE-2026-5241). Successful exploitation can lead to full system takeover. Exploitable via ``trust_remote_code``. Mitigation: upgrade to `5.5.0` or later.
AI summary snake-internal / snake-material-v2
A vulnerability tracked as **CVE-2026-5241** has been found in transformers.
Attackers can target a specific entry point like ``trust_remote_code`` over the network to misuse the product.
Successful exploitation can lead to full system takeover. CVSS score: 9.6/10.
What to do: upgrade transformers to **5.5.0** or later.
If unsure, ask your IT team or search "transformers CVE-2026-5241" on the vendor's site.
CVE-2026-5241 (transformers) — CWE-829 / CVSS v3 9.6
Attack vector: remote (network-reachable) / unauthenticated
Attack surface: `trust_remote_code` / `LightGlueConfig`
Patched: `5.5.0` — apply immediately
Plan: 1) Audit SBOM/dependencies, 2) Stage→prod upgrade, 3) Add WAF/proxy monitoring on affected endpoints, 4) Hunt IOCs in logs.
Refs: see the GHSA / vendor advisory / patched release linked on this page.
❓ What is the problem
**A vulnerability** (CWE-829) exists in transformers. Attackers reach the vulnerable code path via ``trust_remote_code`` without authentication.
📍 Affected scope
transformers — . Attack surface: `trust_remote_code` / `LightGlueConfig`.
🔥 Severity
Severity: Critical (CVSS 9.6/10). Successful exploitation can lead to full system takeover
🔧 How to fix
Update to **5.5.0**.
🛡️ Workaround
Until the patch is applied: disable the affected feature, apply WAF rules, or restrict access via network ACLs.
🔍 Detection
Search webserver/proxy logs for unusual request patterns matching this CVE's known IOCs. Run `grep -r 'transformers' .` against your dependency files (package-lock.json, requirements.txt, go.sum) to find affected services.
Response Actions (7 steps)
Concrete steps and command examples for SOC/SRE teams to execute in order
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1Identify exposure identify
grep -r 'transformers' . | grep -v node_modulesリポジトリと本番環境の依存ファイル (package-lock.json / requirements.txt / go.sum / Gemfile.lock 等) で `transformers` を grep し、稼働しているサービス・バージョンを把握する。
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6Apply patch patch
Upgrade transformers to 5.5.0ステージング環境で 5.5.0 に上げて回帰テスト → 本番反映。回帰テストはアプリの主要ハッピーパスと、Step 3 で見つけた異常検知の続報チェックを含めること。
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7Post-deployment verification verify
Confirm patched version is live in productionパッチ適用後、ステージングで PoC または同等の悪用パターンを再現して脆弱性が閉じたことを確認。本番では Step 3 と同じログクエリでアラート再発が無いか継続監視。
Affected packages
pip
transformers
[{"type":"ECOSYSTEM","events":[{"introduced":"0"},{"fixed":"5.5.0"}]}]
References
- exploit 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
- patch security@huntr.dev
- web https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-5241
- web https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-fgcw-684q-jj6r
- web 0b0ca135-0b70-47e7-9f44-1890c2a1c46c
- web 0b0ca135-0b70-47e7-9f44-1890c2a1c46c
- web 0b0ca135-0b70-47e7-9f44-1890c2a1c46c
- web 0b0ca135-0b70-47e7-9f44-1890c2a1c46c
- web 0b0ca135-0b70-47e7-9f44-1890c2a1c46c
- web https://github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/transformers/PYSEC-2026-2290.yaml
- web 0b0ca135-0b70-47e7-9f44-1890c2a1c46c
- web 0b0ca135-0b70-47e7-9f44-1890c2a1c46c