CVE-2026-118684

MEDIUMCVSS 5.9/10

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CVE-2026-118684 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.9/10 on the CVSS scale. MONAI before 1.6.1 contains an insufficient integrity verification vulnerability in check_hash() that silently returns True when hash_val is None, with MD5 as the default hash type. Attackers performing man-in-the-middle or registry compromise can substitute bundles, datasets, or model archives downloaded without hashes, enabling malicious file delivery and potential code execution..

Description

MONAI before 1.6.1 contains an insufficient integrity verification vulnerability in check_hash() that silently returns True when hash_val is None, with MD5 as the default hash type. Attackers performing man-in-the-middle or registry compromise can substitute bundles, datasets, or model archives downloaded without hashes, enabling malicious file delivery and potential code execution.

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Weakness Enumeration

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Timeline

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Status
Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-118684?
MONAI before 1.6.1 contains an insufficient integrity verification vulnerability in check_hash() that silently returns True when hash_val is None, with MD5 as the default hash type. Attackers performing man-in-the-middle or registry compromise can substitute bundles, datasets, or model archives downloaded without hashes, enabling malicious file delivery and potential code execution.
How severe is CVE-2026-118684?
CVE-2026-118684 has a CVSS score of 5.9/10 (MEDIUM severity).
How do I fix CVE-2026-118684?
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.

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Source: NVD / NIST