Ludwig framework is vulnerable to insecure deserialization in its model serving component
The Ludwig framework thru 0.10.4 is vulnerable to insecure deserialization (CWE-502) in its model serving component. When starting a model server with the ludwig serve command, the framework loads model weight files using torch.load() without enabling the security-restrictive weights_only=True parameter. This default behavior allows the deserialization of arbitrary Python objects via the pickle module. An attacker can exploit this by providing a maliciously crafted PyTorch model file, leading to arbitrary code execution on the system hosting the Ludwig model server.
Affected software
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| Platform | Package | Vulnerable versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Python (PyPI) | ludwig | <= 0.10.4 | no fix |
References
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H- Weakness (CWE)
CWE-502- Platform
- Python (PyPI)
- Package
ludwig- Disclosed
- 12.05.2026
- Updated
- 11.10.2026 12:20
Sources and licenses
OSV / GitHub Advisory Database - GHSA-xp5q-5q7g-q26r - CC BY 4.0
OSV / GitHub Advisory Database - PYSEC-2026-405 - PyPA Advisory Database; CC BY 4.0
Vulnerability history: ludwig
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
- 2
- First → latest
- 05.2026 05.2026
- Without a fix
- 2
- Exploited in attacks
- 0
Severity breakdown
- Critical 2
Disclosures per year
- 2026: 2
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