CVE-2026-65098 in NemoClaw
Summary
by MITRE • 08/25/2026
NVIDIA NemoClaw for Linux contains a vulnerability in its remote-access helper workflow, where an attacker could cause weak authentication. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to code execution, information disclosure, and data tampering.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 08/25/2026
The identified security flaw resides within the NVIDIA NemoClaw application for Linux, specifically affecting its remote-access helper workflow. This component is designed to facilitate external management or interaction with the system, but it suffers from a critical implementation error regarding authentication mechanisms. The core technical deficiency involves weak authentication practices that fail to adequately verify the identity of users attempting to access sensitive functions through this remote interface. In security architecture, robust authentication is the first line of defense against unauthorized access; when this control is weakened or bypassed due to poor implementation, it creates a significant entry point for malicious actors. The vulnerability likely stems from insufficient validation of credentials, lack of multi-factor requirements where appropriate, or potentially hardcoded or predictable authentication tokens within the helper workflow logic. This type of flaw aligns with CWE-287 Improper Authentication and CWE-306 Missing Authentication for Critical Function, indicating a fundamental failure in verifying user identity before granting access to privileged operations.
From an operational perspective, the impact of this vulnerability is severe due to the nature of remote-access tools which often possess elevated privileges or direct control over system resources. An attacker who successfully exploits this weakness can bypass standard security controls and gain unauthorized entry into the environment. The consequences are multifaceted: code execution allows the adversary to run arbitrary commands with the permissions granted to the NemoClaw process, potentially leading full compromise of the host system. Information disclosure enables the extraction of sensitive data stored on or accessible through the compromised machine, including configuration files, user credentials, and proprietary information. Furthermore, data tampering permits the alteration or destruction of critical datasets, undermining the integrity and availability of services provided by the affected Linux systems. This scenario is consistent with ATT&CK techniques such as T1078 Valid Accounts for initial access and subsequent lateral movement if the compromised account has broader network privileges.
To mitigate this risk, immediate remediation should focus on updating NVIDIA NemoClaw to a version where the authentication workflow has been hardened according to industry best practices. Administrators must ensure that all patches provided by NVIDIA are applied promptly as they become available. In the interim, if patching is not immediately feasible, network-level controls such as firewalls and intrusion detection systems should be configured to restrict access to the remote-access helper ports exclusively from trusted IP addresses or management networks. Additionally, implementing strict logging and monitoring for authentication failures can help detect attempted exploitation in real-time. It is also advisable to review the principle of least privilege by ensuring that the NemoClaw process runs with only the minimum necessary permissions required for its function, thereby limiting the potential blast radius should an exploit succeed. Regular security audits and penetration testing focused on remote management interfaces are recommended to identify similar weaknesses across the infrastructure before they can be leveraged by adversaries.