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.
Published: 2026-09-12
Score: 8.5 High
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Remote Code Execution
Action: Immediate Patch
AI Analysis

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.

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

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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History

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 21:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

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


Sun, 13 Sep 2026 00:15:00 +0000

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References
Metrics threat_severity

None

threat_severity

Important


Sat, 12 Sep 2026 12:30:00 +0000

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'}


cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: VulnCheck

Published:

Updated: 2026-09-14T18:25:36.665Z

Reserved: 2026-09-12T11:13:43.326Z

Link: CVE-2026-90553

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-09-14T18:25:31.272Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Analyzed

Published: 2026-09-12T13:16:53.887

Modified: 2026-09-16T17:31:40.200

Link: CVE-2026-90553

cve-icon Redhat

Severity : Important

Publid Date: 2026-09-12T12:08:56Z

Links: CVE-2026-90553 - Bugzilla

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-09-15T18:15:11Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-94

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