vLLM makes Use of Uninitialized Resource
A vulnerability was found in vLLM up to 0.19.0. The affected element is the function has_mamba_layers of the file vllm/v1/kv_cache_interface.py of the component KV Block Handler. Performing a manipulation results in uninitialized resource. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The attack is considered to have high complexity. The exploitability is described as difficult. The exploit has been made public and could be used. The patch is named 1ad67864c0c20f167929e64c875f5c28e1aad9fd. To fix this issue, it is recommended to deploy a patch.
Affected software
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| Platform | Package | Vulnerable versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Python (PyPI) | vllm | < 0.19.1 | 0.19.1 |
References
- https://vuldb.com/submit/801297
- https://vuldb.com/vuln/359740
- https://github.com/vllm-project/vllm/issues/39146
- https://github.com/vllm-project/vllm/issues/39146#issue-4215090365
- https://vuldb.com/vuln/359740/cti
- https://github.com/AjAnubolu/vllm/commit/1ad67864c0c20f167929e64c875f5c28e1aad9fd
- https://github.com/vllm-project/vllm/pull/39283
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-x368-4g9h-fvv4
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-7141
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L- Weakness (CWE)
CWE-908- Platform
- Python (PyPI)
- Package
vllm- Disclosed
- 27.04.2026
- Updated
- 11.10.2026 15:17
Sources and licenses
OSV / GitHub Advisory Database - PYSEC-2026-2306 - PyPA Advisory Database; CC BY 4.0
OSV / GitHub Advisory Database - GHSA-x368-4g9h-fvv4 - 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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