vLLM Deserialization of Untrusted Data vulnerability
vllm-project vllm version v0.6.2 contains a vulnerability in the MessageQueue.dequeue() API function. The function uses pickle.loads to parse received sockets directly, leading to a remote code execution vulnerability. An attacker can exploit this by sending a malicious payload to the MessageQueue, causing the victim's machine to execute arbitrary code.
Affected software
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| Platform | Package | Vulnerable versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Python (PyPI) | vllm | <= 0.6.2 | no fix |
References
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-11041
- https://github.com/vllm-project/vllm
- https://github.com/vllm-project/vllm/blob/7193774b1ff8603ad5bf4598e5efba0d9a39b436/vllm/distributed/device_communicators/shm_broadcast.py#L441-L443
- https://huntr.com/bounties/00136195-11e0-4ad0-98d5-72db066e867f
- https://pypi.org/project/vllm
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-5vqr-wprc-cpp7
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H- Weakness (CWE)
CWE-502- Platform
- Python (PyPI)
- Package
vllm- Disclosed
- 20.03.2025
- Updated
- 11.10.2026 14:19
Sources and licenses
OSV / GitHub Advisory Database - PYSEC-2026-566 - PyPA Advisory Database; CC BY 4.0
OSV / GitHub Advisory Database - GHSA-5vqr-wprc-cpp7 - CC BY 4.0
Vulnerability history: vllm
All published vulnerabilities of this package (Python (PyPI)), newest first. Shows whether this is a one-off slip or a package that needs watching.
- Total entries
- 94
- First → latest
- 09.2024 10.2026
- Without a fix
- 5
- Exploited in attacks
- 0
Severity breakdown
- Critical 9
- High 23
- Medium 47
- Low 4
- Unrated 11
Disclosures per year
- 2024: 2
- 2025: 30
- 2026: 62
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