How severe is CVE-2023-31036?

CVE-2023-31036 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-31036 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-31036?

CVE-2023-31036 affects Nvidia Triton Inference Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-31036?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2023-31036 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-31036 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-35373.

When was CVE-2023-31036 published?

CVE-2023-31036 was published on 2024-01-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-31036

CVE-2023-31036 is a high-severity vulnerability in Nvidia Triton Inference Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (54th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-35373
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Nvidia Triton Inference Server
Published: 2024-01-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

NVIDIA Triton Inference Server for Linux and Windows contains a vulnerability where, when it is launched with the non-default command line option --model-control explicit, an attacker may use the model load API to cause a relative path traversal. A successful exploit of this vulnerability may lead to code execution, denial of service, escalation of privileges, information disclosure, and data tampering.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-31036?: NVIDIA Triton Inference Server for Linux and Windows contains a vulnerability where, when it is launched with the non-default command line option --model-control explicit, an attacker may use the model load API to cause a relative path traversal. A successful exploit of this vulnerability may lead to code execution, denial of service, escalation of privileges, information disclosure, and data tampering.
How severe is CVE-2023-31036?: CVE-2023-31036 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-31036 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-31036?: CVE-2023-31036 affects Nvidia Triton Inference Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-31036?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2023-31036 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-31036 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-35373.
When was CVE-2023-31036 published?: CVE-2023-31036 was published on 2024-01-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5509

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:nvidia:triton_inference_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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