Overview
A critical vulnerability, dubbed as CVE-2025-23317, has been identified in the NVIDIA Triton Inference Server, primarily affecting the HTTP server component. This vulnerability carries a significant payload and is capable of wreaking havoc in compromised systems. The vulnerability allows potential attackers to initiate a reverse shell, providing them with the ability to execute arbitrary code remotely, deny services, tamper with data, or disclose sensitive information. Given the widespread use of NVIDIA Triton Inference Server in machine learning applications, the implications of this vulnerability are severe and far-reaching.
Vulnerability Summary
CVE ID: CVE-2025-23317
Severity: Critical (CVSS 9.1)
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: None
Impact: Remote code execution, denial of service, data tampering, or information disclosure
Affected Products
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Product | Affected Versions
NVIDIA Triton Inference Server | All versions prior to the patched release
How the Exploit Works
This exploit takes advantage of a vulnerability in the HTTP server of the NVIDIA Triton Inference Server. An attacker can craft a specially designed HTTP request and send it to the server. This malicious request can initiate a reverse shell, providing the attacker with remote access to the system. The attacker can then execute arbitrary code, tamper with data, deny services, or disclose sensitive information.
Conceptual Example Code
The following is a conceptual example of how the vulnerability might be exploited. This could be a sample HTTP request:
POST /vulnerable/endpoint HTTP/1.1
Host: target.example.com
Content-Type: application/json
{ "malicious_payload": "<base64 encoded reverse shell script>" }Recommendation for Mitigation
Users of NVIDIA Triton Inference Server are urged to apply the vendor-provided patch as soon as possible to mitigate the risk posed by this vulnerability. If immediate patching is not feasible, temporary mitigation measures could include the use of web application firewalls (WAFs) or intrusion detection systems (IDSs) to detect and block attempts at exploiting this vulnerability. However, these are temporary measures and should not replace the need for applying the vendor’s patch, which provides a comprehensive fix to the vulnerability.