HIGH CVSS 8.1
Published: 2026-05-20

CVE-2026-24218

nvidia dgx_os Security Advisory (CVE-2026-24218)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

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Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2026-24218 impacting nvidia dgx_os. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 8.1 (HIGH).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
NVIDIA DGX OS contains a vulnerability in the factory provisioning process, where the cloning of a base image causes identical SSH host keys to be deployed across multiple systems. The sharing of cryptographic identifiers across all similarly provisioned systems enables host impersonation or attacker-in-the-middle attacks. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to code execution, data tampering, escalation of privileges, information disclosure, and denial of service.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
High (AC:H)
Depends on race conditions or environment
Privileges Required
None (PR:N)
Unauthenticated execution
User Interaction
None (UI:N)
Zero human interaction required
Scope
Unchanged (S:U)
Confined to same security context
Confidentiality
High (C:H)
Total information disclosure
Integrity
High (I:H)
Total modification of target system
Availability
High (A:H)
Total denial of service or shutdown

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product nvidia / dgx_os
Affected Versions -
Weakness Enumeration CWE-321

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-2026-24218 impacting nvidia dgx_os.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2026-24218.yaml
id: cve-2026-24218

info:
  name: nvidia dgx_os - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: high
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2026-24218 affecting nvidia dgx_os.
    Evaluation: NVIDIA DGX OS contains a vulnerability in the factory provisioning process, where  the cloning of a base image causes identical SSH host keys to be de...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2026-24218
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
    cvss-score: 8.1
    cve-id: CVE-2026-24218
    cwe-id: CWE-321
  tags: cve,cve-2026-24218,nvidia,dgx_os,high

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "dgx_os"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2026-24218.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2026-24218
# Target: nvidia dgx_os | CVSS: 8.1 (HIGH)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2026-24218 (nvidia dgx_os)...")
    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 dgx_os 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-2026-24218.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2026-24218
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install dgx_os 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade dgx_os 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update dgx_os

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

# 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-2026-24218 in nvidia dgx_os?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update nvidia dgx_os 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-2026-24218?

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-2026-24218?

CVE-2026-24218 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 8.1 (HIGH). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
8.1
HIGH SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2026-24218
Weakness CWE-321
Vendor nvidia
Product dgx_os
Published 2026-05-20
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H