CVE-2024-48063
CVE-2024-48063 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Linuxfoundation Pytorch with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-502.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (73rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-42923
- Weakness: CWE-502
- Affected product: Linuxfoundation Pytorch
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
In PyTorch <=2.4.1, the RemoteModule has Deserialization RCE. NOTE: this is disputed by multiple parties because this is intended behavior in PyTorch distributed computing.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-48063?
- In PyTorch <=2.4.1, the RemoteModule has Deserialization RCE. NOTE: this is disputed by multiple parties because this is intended behavior in PyTorch distributed computing.
- How severe is CVE-2024-48063?
- CVE-2024-48063 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2024-48063 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-48063?
- CVE-2024-48063 affects Linuxfoundation Pytorch. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-48063?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2024-48063 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-48063 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-42923.
- When was CVE-2024-48063 published?
- CVE-2024-48063 was published on 2024-10-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://gist.github.com/hexian2001/c046c066895a963ecc0a2cf9e1180065
- https://github.com/pytorch/pytorch/issues/129228
- https://github.com/pytorch/pytorch/security/policy#using-distributed-features
- https://rumbling-slice-eb0.notion.site/Distributed-RPC-Framework-RemoteModule-has-Deserialization-RCE-in-pytorch-pytorch-111e3cda9e8c8021a7d3cbc61ee1a20c
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:linuxfoundation:pytorch:*:*:*:*:*:python:*:*
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