Description
Aim 3.29.1 remote tracking server fails to authenticate requests and dispatches arbitrary methods through getattr without allowlist validation. Unauthenticated attackers can register clients, instantiate Repo resources, and invoke arbitrary methods to read experiments or delete runs.
Published: 2026-09-04
Score: 9.3 Critical
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Remote Code Execution
Action: Immediate Patch
AI Analysis

Impact

The Aim library 3.29.1 contains a flaw in its remote tracking server that fails to require authentication before dispatching arbitrary methods via Python's getattr. An attacker who can reach the server can register a client, create repository resources, and invoke any method exposed by the server. The vulnerability can lead to reading experiment data or deleting runs, representing a potential remote code execution attack that compromises confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the tracking data. The weakness is classified as CWE‑306, Improper Authentication.

Affected Systems

The flaw affects the Aim software package released by aimhubio, specifically the 3.29.1 version. Version information beyond this release is not provided in the data; users should verify whether they are running 3.29.1 or any unpatched earlier releases.

Risk and Exploitability

With a CVSS score of 9.3, the vulnerability is considered critical. EPSS data is not available, and the flaw is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog, suggesting no known widespread exploitation at present. The likely attack vector is network based; an unauthenticated remote actor can exploit the unprotected method dispatch to execute arbitrary actions. Given the absence of authentication, the exploitation conditions are minimal, making this threat highly actionable.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 4, 2026 at 16:24 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Update Aim to the latest release (e.g., 3.29.2 or newer) where the remote tracking server includes authentication checks and method allowlisting.
  • If an upgrade is not immediately possible, restrict access to the Aim tracking server by firewall or reverse‑proxy rules so that only trusted IP addresses can connect, preventing unauthenticated exploitation.
  • As an interim workaround, remove or comment out the vulnerable getattr dispatch logic in server.py or apply a local patch that limits the callable methods to a safe allowlist until the official fix is deployed.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 4, 2026 at 16:24 UTC.

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History

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'yes', 'Exploitation': 'poc', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Aimhubio
Aimhubio aim
Vendors & Products Aimhubio
Aimhubio aim

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Aim 3.29.1 remote tracking server fails to authenticate requests and dispatches arbitrary methods through getattr without allowlist validation. Unauthenticated attackers can register clients, instantiate Repo resources, and invoke arbitrary methods to read experiments or delete runs.
Title Aim 3.29.1 Remote Code Execution via Unauthenticated Method Dispatch
Weaknesses CWE-306
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 9.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

cvssV4_0

{'score': 9.3, 'vector': 'CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N'}


cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: VulnCheck

Published:

Updated: 2026-09-04T15:28:10.499Z

Reserved: 2026-09-04T13:32:28.639Z

Link: CVE-2026-85663

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-09-04T15:28:06.184Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Deferred

Published: 2026-09-04T15:17:43.947

Modified: 2026-09-10T15:53:23.707

Link: CVE-2026-85663

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-09-04T16:30:06Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-306

    Missing Authentication for Critical Function