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CVE-2026-12481
critical
CVSS 9.8
Unsafe Deserialization in keras (CVE-2026-12481)
Summary
vulnerability in keras (CVE-2026-12481). Successful exploitation can lead to full system takeover. Exploitable via ``Lambda``. Mitigation: upgrade to `3.15.0` or later.
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A vulnerability tracked as **CVE-2026-12481** has been found in keras.
Attackers can target a specific entry point like ``Lambda`` over the network to misuse the product.
Successful exploitation can lead to full system takeover. CVSS score: 9.8/10.
What to do: upgrade keras to **3.15.0** or later.
If unsure, ask your IT team or search "keras CVE-2026-12481" on the vendor's site.
CVE-2026-12481 (keras) — CWE-502 / CVSS v3 9.8
Attack vector: remote (network-reachable) / unauthenticated / no user interaction
Attack surface: `Lambda` / `safe_mode` / `None` / `SafeModeScope`
Patched: `3.15.0` — apply immediately
Plan: 1) Audit SBOM/dependencies, 2) Stage→prod upgrade, 3) Add WAF/proxy monitoring on affected endpoints, 4) Hunt IOCs in logs.
Refs: see the GHSA / vendor advisory / patched release linked on this page.
❓ What is the problem
**unsafe deserialization** (CWE-502) exists in keras. Attackers reach the vulnerable code path via ``Lambda`` without authentication.
📍 Affected scope
keras — . Attack surface: `Lambda` / `safe_mode` / `None` / `SafeModeScope`.
🔥 Severity
Severity: Critical (CVSS 9.8/10). Successful exploitation can lead to full system takeover
🔧 How to fix
Update to **3.15.0**.
🛡️ Workaround
Until the patch is applied: disable the affected feature, apply WAF rules, or restrict access via network ACLs.
🔍 Detection
Search webserver/proxy logs for unusual request patterns matching this CVE's known IOCs. Run `grep -r 'keras' .` against your dependency files (package-lock.json, requirements.txt, go.sum) to find affected services.
Response Actions (7 steps)
Concrete steps and command examples for SOC/SRE teams to execute in order
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1Identify exposure identify
grep -r 'keras' . | grep -v node_modulesリポジトリと本番環境の依存ファイル (package-lock.json / requirements.txt / go.sum / Gemfile.lock 等) で `keras` を grep し、稼働しているサービス・バージョンを把握する。
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6Apply patch patch
Upgrade keras to 3.15.0ステージング環境で 3.15.0 に上げて回帰テスト → 本番反映。回帰テストはアプリの主要ハッピーパスと、Step 3 で見つけた異常検知の続報チェックを含めること。
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7Post-deployment verification verify
Confirm patched version is live in productionパッチ適用後、ステージングで PoC または同等の悪用パターンを再現して脆弱性が閉じたことを確認。本番では Step 3 と同じログクエリでアラート再発が無いか継続監視。
Affected packages
pip
keras
[{"type":"ECOSYSTEM","events":[{"introduced":"0"},{"fixed":"3.15.0"}]}]
References
- web https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-12481
- web https://huntr.com/bounties/59ceaed1-c8a3-4135-8f94-169ade02823d
- web https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-5gwj-m78q-7pq3
- web https://github.com/keras-team/keras/pull/23048
- web https://github.com/keras-team/keras/pull/23165
- web https://github.com/keras-team/keras/commit/55888d3becbdbb45dc16a55b489900f911e2dde5
- web https://github.com/keras-team/keras/commit/d338a45204bdc787c8b3c4a9b82c1911cd52dedf
- web https://github.com/keras-team/keras/releases/tag/v3.12.3
- web https://github.com/keras-team/keras/releases/tag/v3.15.0