The Ludwig framework thru 0.10.4 is vulnerable to insecure deserialization (CWE-502) through its predict() method. When a user provides a dataset file path to the predict() method, the framework automatically determines the file format. If the file is a pickle (.pkl) file, it is loaded using pandas.read_pickle() without any validation or security restrictions. This allows the deserialization of arbitrary Python objects via the unsafe pickle module. A remote attacker can exploit this by providing a maliciously crafted pickle file, leading to arbitrary code execution on the system running the Ludwig prediction.
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| Title | Insecure Deserialization in Ludwig Framework Allows Remote Code Execution via Predict Method | |
| Weaknesses | CWE-502 |
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| Description | The Ludwig framework thru 0.10.4 is vulnerable to insecure deserialization (CWE-502) through its predict() method. When a user provides a dataset file path to the predict() method, the framework automatically determines the file format. If the file is a pickle (.pkl) file, it is loaded using pandas.read_pickle() without any validation or security restrictions. This allows the deserialization of arbitrary Python objects via the unsafe pickle module. A remote attacker can exploit this by providing a maliciously crafted pickle file, leading to arbitrary code execution on the system running the Ludwig prediction. | |
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: mitre
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Updated: 2026-05-12T17:13:00.667Z
Reserved: 2026-03-09T00:00:00.000Z
Link: CVE-2026-31237
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Status : Received
Published: 2026-05-12T18:16:52.087
Modified: 2026-05-12T18:16:52.087
Link: CVE-2026-31237
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Updated: 2026-05-12T18:30:22Z
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