MLflow up to 3.14.0 statsmodel flavor _load_model deserialization
| CVSS Meta Temp Score | Current Exploit Price (≈) | CTI Interest Score |
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Summary
A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in MLflow up to 3.14.0. Affected by this issue is the function _load_model of the component statsmodel flavor. Performing a manipulation results in deserialization.
This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2026-96804. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. No exploit exists.
You should upgrade the affected component.
Details
A vulnerability was found in MLflow up to 3.14.0. It has been classified as critical. This affects the function _load_model of the component statsmodel flavor. 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. The summary by CVE is:
MLflow's statsmodel flavor, versions 2.1.0 to 3.14.0, omits the MLFLOW_ALLOW_PICKLE_DESERIALIZATION=False security control entirely in _load_model(), which allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted MLmodel artifact.
It is possible to read the advisory at kb.cert.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-96804 since 09/23/2026. 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 of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.
Upgrading to version 3.15.0 eliminates this vulnerability.
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Product
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Version
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
CVSSv4
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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.5VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.3
VulDB Base Score: 5.5
VulDB Temp Score: 5.3
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Exploiting
Class: DeserializationCWE: CWE-502 / CWE-20
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes
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Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligence
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Countermeasures
Recommended: UpgradeStatus: 🔍
0-Day Time: 🔒
Upgrade: MLflow 3.15.0
Timeline
09/23/2026 Advisory disclosed09/23/2026 CVE reserved
09/23/2026 VulDB entry created
09/23/2026 VulDB entry last update
Sources
Advisory: kb.cert.orgStatus: Confirmed
CVE: CVE-2026-96804 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-96804
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-409047
Entry
Created: 09/23/2026 18:56Changes: 09/23/2026 18:56 (54)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103
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