CVE-2026-65082 in NemoClaw
Summary
by MITRE • 08/25/2026
NVIDIA NemoClaw for Linux contains a vulnerability in its migration command, where a local attacker could cause code injection. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to code execution, data tampering, information disclosure, and denial of service.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 08/25/2026
The NVIDIA NemoClaw utility for Linux presents a critical security risk due to a flaw within its migration command functionality that allows for local code injection. This vulnerability stems from insufficient validation or sanitization of input parameters passed during the system migration process. When an attacker with local access executes this specific command, they can manipulate the underlying execution flow by injecting malicious payloads into the processing pipeline. The core technical issue lies in how the application handles user-supplied data without adequate checks for dangerous characters or commands, effectively treating untrusted input as executable code within a privileged context. This lack of proper boundary enforcement between the application logic and system-level operations creates an avenue for arbitrary command execution under the privileges associated with the NemoClaw process.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is severe, encompassing multiple vectors of compromise including remote code execution capabilities when combined with local access, data tampering, information disclosure, and denial of service conditions. A successful exploit enables a malicious actor to gain unauthorized control over the affected system by executing arbitrary commands with the same permissions as the NemoClaw process. This can lead to the exfiltration of sensitive configuration files or user credentials stored on the host machine. Furthermore, attackers may alter critical migration data, leading to corruption of AI model states or dataset integrity which is essential for NVIDIA's ecosystem operations. In worst-case scenarios, the injection could disrupt system stability by consuming excessive resources or crashing core services, resulting in a denial of service that impacts availability for legitimate users relying on GPU-accelerated workflows.
From a classification perspective, this vulnerability aligns with CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code (Code Injection) and potentially CWE-78 OS Command Injection if the flaw involves direct shell command execution through unsanitized inputs. In terms of adversary behavior mapping to MITRE ATT&CK techniques, this scenario corresponds to T1059 Command and Scripting Interpreter where an attacker uses system utilities or scripts to execute commands on a compromised host. The local nature of the attack vector means it falls under initial access prerequisites requiring prior foothold on the machine, making privilege escalation via lateral movement less likely unless combined with other vulnerabilities but still posing significant risk for insider threats or compromised user accounts.
Mitigation strategies should focus primarily on applying vendor-provided patches that address the input validation logic within the migration command module immediately upon release. Administrators must ensure that NemoClaw is updated to the latest secure version where proper sanitization routines are implemented to reject malicious payloads before they reach execution contexts. Additionally, implementing strict file system permissions and least-privilege principles can limit the blast radius if an exploit occurs by restricting which users or service accounts have access to execute migration commands. Monitoring logs for unusual invocation patterns of the NemoClaw utility with unexpected arguments can also aid in early detection of exploitation attempts. Regular security audits focusing on command-line interface tools used in high-performance computing environments are recommended to identify similar input handling flaws across other NVIDIA software components.