CVE-2026-90553

vLLM before 0.28.0 Remote Code Execution via LlavaOnevision2 processor

Published Sep 12, 2026 CVSS 4.0 · 8.5 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
vLLM before 0.28.0 contains a remote code execution vulnerability in the LlavaOnevision2 processor loader that ignores the trust_remote_code parameter when loading remote processor classes. Attackers can craft a malicious model with arbitrary code in processing_llava_onevision2.py that executes with vLLM process authority even when trust_remote_code is set to False.

Analysis

AI-generated

Technical impact

vLLM before 0.28.0 contains a vulnerability in the LlavaOnevision2 processor loader that ignores the trust_remote_code flag when loading remote processor classes, creating a CWE-94 vulnerability. An attacker processing_llava_onevision2.py file and have that code executed with the vLLM process privileges, even when trust_remote_code is set to False. This flaw allows attackers to run malicious code on the host system.

Affected Systems

The affected product is vLLM by the vllm‑project, any installation using a version earlier than 0.28.0. No additional product or vendor variants are currently listed.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 8.5 signals a high severity vulnerability. EPSS is < 1% and the issue is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog, so current exploitation momentum is unknown. The likely attack vector is a remote model upload or distribution of a malicious model to a system running vLLM. Once the malicious model is loaded, the flaw circumvents the trust_remote_code setting and code is executed with process authority. The absence active exploitation yet, but the high CVSS score and remote code execution capability warrant prompt mitigation.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Upgrade vLLM to version 0.28.0 or newer, which removes the flaw.
  • Do not deploy the LlavaOnevision2 processor until the vulnerability is patched; use an alternative processor or older safe version.
  • Run vLLprivilege container or sandboxed environment to contain potential process‑level execution.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 15, 2026 at 18:03 UTC.

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Advisories

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History
Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description vLLM before 0.28.0 contains a remote code execution vulnerability in the LlavaOnevision2 processor loader that ignores the trust_remote_code parameter when loading remote processor classes. Attackers can craft a malicious model with arbitrary code in processing_llava_onevision2.py that executes with vLLM process authority even when trust_remote_code is set to False.
Title vLLM before 0.28.0 Remote Code Execution via LlavaOnevision2 processor
First Time appeared Vllm
Vllm vllm
Weaknesses CWE-94
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:vllm:vllm:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Vllm
Vllm vllm
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

cvssV4_0

{'score': 8.5, 'vector': 'CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N'}

Weaknesses
  • CWE-94

    Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
VulnCheck
Published
Updated
Sep 14, 2026, 6:25 PM
Reserved
Sep 12, 2026, 11:13 AM
Status
Analyzed
Published
Sep 12, 2026, 1:16 PM
Modified
Sep 16, 2026, 5:31 PM
Severity
Important
Public date
Sep 12, 2026, 12:08 PM