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Recommenders library can be remotely compromised via crafted data

CVE-2026-95928 · published 26 days ago
Summary

The Recommenders library (versions up to 1.2.1) can be tricked into loading malicious data when it reads certain files, allowing an attacker to run code on the server. This can be triggered over the network without needing local access. Update to a fixed version or stop using the affected file handling function until a patch is applied.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
recommenders-team recommenders 1.2.0
Original advisory text
recommenders-team recommenders Dict Loading mind_iterator.py pickle.load deserialization
A security flaw has been discovered in recommenders-team recommenders up to 1.2.1. This impacts the function pickle.load of the file recommenders/models/newsrec/io/mind_iterator.py of the component Dict Loading. Performing a manipulation results in deserialization. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been released to the public and may be used for attacks. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 60 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit
  • Gives an attacker partial control
Severity
2.0 Low
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-20Improper Input Validation
CWE-502Deserialization of Untrusted Data
Timeline
Published23 Sep 2026
Updated19 Oct 2026
First seen23 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2026-95928 · NVD
CVE-2026-95928 · MITRE
CVE-2026-95928 · OSV
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