MEDIUM CVSS 5.5
Published: 2026-05-20

CVE-2026-24160

nvidia tensorrt_llm Security Advisory (CVE-2026-24160)
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Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2026-24160 impacting nvidia tensorrt_llm. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
NVIDIA TRT-LLM for any platform contains a vulnerability where an attacker could cause an unchecked return value to a null pointer dereference. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to denial of service.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Local (AV:L)
Requires local system execution permissions
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required
Privileges Required
None (PR:N)
Unauthenticated execution
User Interaction
Required (UI:R)
User must click or open resource
Scope
Unchanged (S:U)
Confined to same security context
Confidentiality
None (C:N)
No data confidentiality impact
Integrity
None (I:N)
No system modification impact
Availability
High (A:H)
Total denial of service or shutdown

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product nvidia / tensorrt_llm
Affected Versions *
Weakness Enumeration CWE-690

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2026-24160 impacting nvidia tensorrt_llm.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2026-24160.yaml
id: cve-2026-24160

info:
  name: nvidia tensorrt_llm - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: medium
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2026-24160 affecting nvidia tensorrt_llm.
    Evaluation: NVIDIA TRT-LLM for any platform contains a vulnerability where an attacker could cause an  unchecked return value to a null pointer dereference. A suc...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2026-24160
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
    cvss-score: 5.5
    cve-id: CVE-2026-24160
    cwe-id: CWE-690
  tags: cve,cve-2026-24160,nvidia,tensorrt_llm,medium

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "tensorrt_llm"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2026-24160.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2026-24160
# Target: nvidia tensorrt_llm | CVSS: 5.5 (MEDIUM)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2026-24160 (nvidia tensorrt_llm)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against nvidia tensorrt_llm scope (*).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2026-24160.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2026-24160
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install tensorrt_llm 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade tensorrt_llm 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update tensorrt_llm

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i tensorrt_llm 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i tensorrt_llm

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

🔗 Verified Technical References

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2026-24160 in nvidia tensorrt_llm?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update nvidia tensorrt_llm packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2026-24160?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2026-24160?

CVE-2026-24160 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
5.5
MEDIUM SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2026-24160
Weakness CWE-690
Vendor nvidia
Product tensorrt_llm
Published 2026-05-20
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H