Dask up to 2026.8.0 Loader dask/array/core.py from_npy_stack deserialization

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in Dask up to 2026.8.0. This vulnerability affects the function from_npy_stack of the file dask/array/core.py of the component Loader. Performing a manipulation results in deserialization. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-95897. The attack may be initiated remotely. In addition, an exploit is available. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Dask up to 2026.8.0. It has been classified as problematic. This affects the function from_npy_stack of the file dask/array/core.py of the component Loader. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a deserialization vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-502. The product deserializes untrusted data without sufficiently verifying that the resulting data will be valid. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-95897. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details and a public exploit are known.

The exploit is shared for download at github.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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Class: Deserialization
CWE: CWE-502 / CWE-20
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Timelineinfo

09/22/2026 Advisory disclosed
09/22/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
09/22/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: 12578
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2026-95897 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-95897
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-408543
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 09/22/2026 19:12
Changes: 09/22/2026 19:12 (57)
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Submitter: __lbz__
Cache ID: 216::103

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