Xorbits inference up to 4.0.1 model_name path traversal

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A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Xorbits inference up to 4.0.1. This impacts an unknown function. Executing a manipulation of the argument model_name can lead to path traversal. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2026-112051. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit.

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A vulnerability was found in Xorbits inference up to 4.0.1. It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects some unknown functionality. The manipulation of the argument model_name with an unknown input leads to a path traversal vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-22. The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory. As an impact it is known to affect integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Xinference through 4.0.1 contains a path traversal vulnerability on Windows that allows unauthenticated attackers to write and delete arbitrary .json files via backslash sequences in model_name. Attackers can register a persisted custom model through POST /v1/model_registrations/{model_type} with names like ..\..\evil to overwrite configuration or data files writable by the Xinference process.

The advisory is available at github.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-112051 since 10/18/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 10/18/2026). This vulnerability is assigned to T1006 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

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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• Xorbits

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• inference

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• 4.0.0
• 4.0.1

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