CVE-2023-7018

Name: CVE-2023-7018
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-12-20T17:15:08.823+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.73%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-7018 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Deserialization of Untrusted Data in GitHub repository huggingface/transformers prior to 4.36.. EPSS estimates a 0.73% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Deserialization of Untrusted Data in GitHub repository huggingface/transformers prior to 4.36.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.73%

49.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-502

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Huggingface	Transformers	< 4.36.0

References

https://github.com/huggingface/transformers/commit/1d63b0ec361e7a38f1339385e8a5a855085532cePatch
https://huntr.com/bounties/e1a3e548-e53a-48df-b708-9ee62140963cExploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/huggingface/transformers/commit/1d63b0ec361e7a38f1339385e8a5a855085532cePatch
https://huntr.com/bounties/e1a3e548-e53a-48df-b708-9ee62140963cExploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 20, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-7018?

Deserialization of Untrusted Data in GitHub repository huggingface/transformers prior to 4.36.

How severe is CVE-2023-7018?

CVE-2023-7018 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.73% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-7018?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2023-7018?

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Source: NVD / NIST