Remote Code Execution in MLflow Due to SHAP Load Explainer Flaw
CVE-2026-118627

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Mlflow

Status
Mlflow
Vendor
CVE Published:
3 November 2026

What is CVE-2026-118627?

A vulnerability in MLflow's handling of SHAP explainer models permits attackers to execute arbitrary code on installations by exploiting unvalidated user-supplied data. This issue arises from improper validation during the loading process of SHAP models. Attackers must lure users to visit a malicious page or open a compromised file to successfully initiate the exploit, which can lead to significant security risks if left unaddressed.

Affected Version(s)

MLflow 3.11.2.dev0

References

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-26-843/
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CVSS V3.0

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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