{"id":79008,"date":"2025-09-28T14:42:49","date_gmt":"2025-09-28T14:42:49","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-10-21T17:37:16","modified_gmt":"2025-10-21T23:37:16","slug":"cve-2025-8747-safe-mode-bypass-vulnerability-in-keras-leads-to-arbitrary-code-execution","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-8747-safe-mode-bypass-vulnerability-in-keras-leads-to-arbitrary-code-execution\/","title":{"rendered":"<strong>CVE-2025-8747: Safe Mode Bypass Vulnerability in Keras Leads to Arbitrary Code Execution<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In the realm of machine learning, Keras is a popular open-source software library used widely for developing and experimenting with deep learning models. However, recently a significant vulnerability, CVE-2025-8747, has been identified in Keras versions 3.0.0 through 3.10.0. This <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-26210-deepseek-xss-vulnerability-allows-potential-system-compromise\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"86636\">vulnerability can potentially expose systems<\/a> to security risks such as data leakage and system compromise.<br \/>\nThe <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-10057-remote-code-execution-vulnerability-in-wp-import-ultimate-csv-xml-importer-for-wordpress-plugin\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"90899\">importance of this vulnerability<\/a> stems from the widespread use of Keras across various industries and academia, thereby increasing the number of potential targets for cybercriminals. Furthermore, the nature of the vulnerability, which allows arbitrary <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-58163-remote-code-execution-vulnerability-in-freescout-help-desk-software\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"86324\">code execution<\/a>, escalates the severity and potential impact of this security issue.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Vulnerability Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>CVE ID: CVE-2025-8747<br \/>\nSeverity: High (7.8 CVSS Score)<br \/>\nAttack Vector: Network<br \/>\nPrivileges Required: None<br \/>\nUser Interaction: Required<br \/>\nImpact: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-49401-critical-deserialization-of-untrusted-data-vulnerability-in-expresstech-systems-quiz-and-survey-master\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"87188\">System compromise and potential data<\/a> leakage<\/p>\n<p><strong>Affected Products<\/strong><\/p><div id=\"ameeb-3310849041\" class=\"ameeb-content-2 ameeb-entity-placement\"><div style=\"border-left: 4px solid #555; padding-left: 20px; margin: 48px 0; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; color: #ffffff; line-height: 1.6; max-width: 700px;\">\r\n  <h2 style=\"margin-top: 0; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600; display: flex; align-items: center;\">\r\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/chat\" style=\"display: inline-flex; align-items: center; margin-right: 8px;\">\r\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Best-App-icon-Ameeba.png\" alt=\"Ameeba Chat Icon\" style=\"width: 40px; height: 40px;\" \/>\r\n    <\/a>\r\n    A new way to communicate\r\n  <\/h2>\r\n\r\n  <p style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\">\r\n    Ameeba Chat is built on encrypted identity, not personal profiles.\r\n  <\/p>\r\n\r\n  <p style=\"margin-bottom: 16px;\">\r\n    Message, call, share files, and coordinate with identities kept separate.\r\n  <\/p>\r\n\r\n  <ul style=\"list-style: none; padding-left: 0; margin-bottom: 20px;\">\r\n    <li>\u2022 Encrypted identity<\/li>\r\n    <li>\u2022 Ameeba Chat authenticates access<\/li>\r\n    <li>\u2022 Aliases and categories<\/li>\r\n    <li>\u2022 End-to-end encrypted chat, calls, and files<\/li>\r\n    <li>\u2022 Secure notes for sensitive information<\/li>\r\n  <\/ul>\r\n\r\n  <p style=\"font-style: italic; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\r\n    Private communication, rethought.\r\n  <\/p>\r\n\r\n  <div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px;\">\r\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/chat\/download\" style=\"background-color: #ffffff; color: #000000; padding: 10px 20px; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 6px; font-weight: 500;\">Download Ameeba Chat<\/a>\r\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/chat\" style=\"border: 1px solid #ffffff; color: #ffffff; padding: 10px 20px; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 6px; font-weight: 500;\">Learn More<\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p>Product | Affected Versions<\/p>\n<p>Keras | 3.0.0 through 3.10.0<\/p>\n<p><strong>How the Exploit Works<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The vulnerability resides in the `Model.load_model` method in Keras. When a user is tricked into loading a maliciously crafted `.keras` model archive, the safe mode of the system can be bypassed, allowing for arbitrary <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-58176-remote-code-execution-vulnerability-in-dive-mcp-host-desktop-application\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"86331\">code execution<\/a>. This means that an attacker can run any commands they wish on the victim&#8217;s system, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-54742-data-deserialization-vulnerability-in-wpevently-leading-to-possible-system-compromise\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"86371\">leading to a potential system compromise or data<\/a> leakage.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Conceptual Example Code<\/strong><\/p><div id=\"ameeb-370202184\" class=\"ameeb-content ameeb-entity-placement\"><div class=\"poptin-embedded\" data-id=\"f6b387694f681\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/div>\n<p>Here is a conceptual example of how this vulnerability might be exploited. Please note that this is a simplified representation and the actual exploit may be more complex.<\/p>\n<pre><code class=\"\" data-line=\"\"># Attacker crafts a malicious .keras model archive\nmalicious_model = craft_malicious_keras_model()\n# Attacker convinces the victim to load the malicious model\nvictim_model = keras.models.load_model(malicious_model)\n# The malicious code is now executed in the victim&#039;s environment<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>This example illustrates the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-47129-out-of-bounds-write-vulnerability-in-adobe-framemaker-with-potential-for-arbitrary-code-execution\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"86881\">potential danger of this vulnerability<\/a>. It is therefore crucial to apply the necessary patches as recommended by the vendor, or employ Web Application Firewalls (WAF) or Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) as temporary mitigation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Overview In the realm of machine learning, Keras is a popular open-source software library used widely for developing and experimenting with deep learning models. However, recently a significant vulnerability, CVE-2025-8747, has been identified in Keras versions 3.0.0 through 3.10.0. This vulnerability can potentially expose systems to security risks such as data leakage and system compromise. 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