How severe is CVE-2026-65118?

CVE-2026-65118 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2026-65118 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-65118?

CVE-2026-65118 affects Nvidia Infra Controller. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-65118?

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.

When was CVE-2026-65118 published?

CVE-2026-65118 was published on 2026-09-22 and last updated on 2026-09-29.

CVE-2026-65118

CVE-2026-65118 is a high-severity vulnerability in Nvidia Infra Controller 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-295.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (12th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-295
Affected product: Nvidia Infra Controller
Published: 2026-09-22
Last modified: 2026-09-29

Description

NVIDIA Infrastructure Controller for Linux contains a vulnerability where an attacker could cause improper certificate validation. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to information disclosure, data tampering, and denial of service.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-65118?: NVIDIA Infrastructure Controller for Linux contains a vulnerability where an attacker could cause improper certificate validation. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to information disclosure, data tampering, and denial of service.
How severe is CVE-2026-65118?: CVE-2026-65118 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2026-65118 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-65118?: CVE-2026-65118 affects Nvidia Infra Controller. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-65118?: 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.
When was CVE-2026-65118 published?: CVE-2026-65118 was published on 2026-09-22 and last updated on 2026-09-29.

References

Affected products (1)

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