CVE-2026-95897 (GCVE-0-2026-95897)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-09-23 00:30 – Updated: 2026-09-23 15:01
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
Dask Loader core.py from_npy_stack deserialization
Summary
A security vulnerability has been detected in Dask up to 2026.8.0. This affects the function from_npy_stack of the file dask/array/core.py of the component Loader. Such manipulation leads to deserialization. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed publicly and may be used. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.
Severity
SSVC
Exploitation: poc
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2026-09-23 15:01 UTC
Assigner
References
6 references
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://vuldb.com/vuln/408543 | vdb-entrytechnical-description |
| https://vuldb.com/vuln/408543/cti | signaturepermissions-required |
| https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-95897 | third-party-advisory |
| https://vuldb.com/submit/953281 | third-party-advisory |
| https://github.com/dask/dask/issues/12578 | exploitissue-tracking |
| https://github.com/dask/dask/ | product |
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