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Vulnerabilities

CVE-2026-1669

High
Arbitrary file read in the model loading mechanism (HDF5 integration) in Keras versions 3.0.0 through 3.13.1 on all supported platforms allows a remote attacker to read local files and disclose sensit
CWE-73 — Weakness Type
Published: Feb 11, 2026  ·  Modified: Feb 28, 2026  ·  Source: NVD
CVSS v3
7.5
🔗 NVD Official
📄 Description (English)

Arbitrary file read in the model loading mechanism (HDF5 integration) in Keras versions 3.0.0 through 3.13.1 on all supported platforms allows a remote attacker to read local files and disclose sensitive information via a crafted .keras model file utilizing HDF5 external dataset references.

🤖 AI Executive Summary

CVE-2026-1669 is a high-severity arbitrary file read vulnerability in Keras 3.0.0-3.13.1 affecting HDF5 model loading mechanisms. Remote attackers can craft malicious .keras model files with HDF5 external dataset references to read arbitrary local files and disclose sensitive information. While no public exploit exists, the vulnerability poses significant risk to organizations using Keras for machine learning operations, particularly those handling sensitive data in AI/ML pipelines.

📄 Description (Arabic)

🤖 AI Intelligence Analysis Analyzed: May 3, 2026 14:36
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia Impact Assessment
Saudi organizations in financial services (SAMA-regulated banks), government AI initiatives (NCA oversight), healthcare systems (MOH digital transformation), energy sector (ARAMCO digital operations), and telecommunications (STC/Mobily AI services) are at risk. The vulnerability particularly impacts organizations deploying Keras-based ML models for fraud detection, risk assessment, and data analytics. Sensitive data exposure could include financial records, personal health information, customer data, and proprietary algorithms. Government entities and critical infrastructure operators face elevated risk due to increased AI adoption in digital transformation initiatives.
🏢 Affected Saudi Sectors
Banking and Financial Services Government and Public Administration Healthcare and Medical Services Energy and Utilities Telecommunications Insurance E-commerce and Retail Research and Academia
⚖️ Saudi Risk Score (AI)
7.8
/ 10.0
🔧 Remediation Steps (English)
IMMEDIATE ACTIONS:
1. Identify all systems running Keras versions 3.0.0-3.13.1 across development, testing, and production environments
2. Restrict model loading from untrusted sources; implement strict input validation for .keras files
3. Disable HDF5 external dataset references if not required for operations
4. Monitor for suspicious .keras file uploads or model loading attempts

PATCHING:
1. Upgrade Keras to version 3.13.2 or later immediately
2. Apply patches to all dependent applications and ML pipelines
3. Validate patch deployment across all environments

COMPENSATING CONTROLS (if immediate patching not possible):
1. Implement file system access controls limiting Keras process permissions
2. Run Keras model loading in isolated containers with minimal file system access
3. Use network segmentation to restrict model loading to trusted internal sources only
4. Implement strict file integrity monitoring on .keras model files

DETECTION:
1. Monitor for HDF5 external dataset reference patterns in .keras files
2. Log all model loading operations with source and destination tracking
3. Alert on file read operations from Keras processes accessing sensitive directories
4. Implement YARA rules to detect malicious HDF5 structures in model files
🔧 خطوات المعالجة (العربية)
الإجراءات الفورية:
1. تحديد جميع الأنظمة التي تقوم بتشغيل إصدارات Keras 3.0.0-3.13.1 عبر بيئات التطوير والاختبار والإنتاج
2. تقييد تحميل النموذج من مصادر غير موثوقة؛ تنفيذ التحقق الصارم من صحة ملفات .keras
3. تعطيل مراجع مجموعات بيانات HDF5 الخارجية إذا لم تكن مطلوبة للعمليات
4. مراقبة محاولات تحميل ملفات .keras المريبة أو النماذج

التصحيح:
1. ترقية Keras إلى الإصدار 3.13.2 أو أحدث فوراً
2. تطبيق التصحيحات على جميع التطبيقات والخطوط الأنابيب المعتمدة
3. التحقق من نشر التصحيح عبر جميع البيئات

الضوابط البديلة (إذا لم يكن التصحيح الفوري ممكناً):
1. تنفيذ ضوابط الوصول إلى نظام الملفات التي تحد من أذونات عملية Keras
2. تشغيل تحميل نموذج Keras في حاويات معزولة مع الحد الأدنى من الوصول إلى نظام الملفات
3. استخدام تقسيم الشبكة لتقييد تحميل النموذج إلى مصادر داخلية موثوقة فقط
4. تنفيذ مراقبة سلامة الملفات الصارمة على ملفات نموذج .keras

الكشف:
1. مراقبة أنماط مراجع مجموعات بيانات HDF5 الخارجية في ملفات .keras
2. تسجيل جميع عمليات تحميل النموذج مع تتبع المصدر والوجهة
3. التنبيه على عمليات قراءة الملفات من عمليات Keras التي تصل إلى الدلائل الحساسة
4. تنفيذ قواعد YARA للكشف عن هياكل HDF5 الضارة في ملفات النموذج
📋 Regulatory Compliance Mapping
🟢 NCA ECC 2024
ECC 2024 A.5.1.1 - Information security policies and procedures ECC 2024 A.8.1.1 - User access management ECC 2024 A.12.2.1 - Change management procedures ECC 2024 A.14.2.1 - Security requirements for development
🔵 SAMA CSF
SAMA CSF ID.AM-2 - Software inventory and asset management SAMA CSF PR.AC-1 - Access control and authentication SAMA CSF PR.PT-2 - Data protection and encryption SAMA CSF DE.CM-1 - Detection and monitoring
🟡 ISO 27001:2022
ISO 27001:2022 A.5.1 - Policies for information security ISO 27001:2022 A.8.1 - User access management ISO 27001:2022 A.12.6 - Change management ISO 27001:2022 A.14.2 - Secure development policy
🟣 PCI DSS v4.0.1
PCI DSS 6.2 - Security patches and updates PCI DSS 6.5.1 - Injection flaws prevention PCI DSS 11.2 - Vulnerability scanning
📦 Affected Products / CPE 1 entries
keras:keras
📊 CVSS Score
7.5
/ 10.0 — High
📊 CVSS Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Attack VectorN — None / Network
Attack ComplexityL — Low / Local
Privileges RequiredN — None / Network
User InteractionN — None / Network
ScopeU — Unchanged
ConfidentialityH — High
IntegrityN — None / Network
AvailabilityN — None / Network
📋 Quick Facts
Severity High
CVSS Score7.5
CWECWE-73
EPSS0.01%
Exploit No
Patch ✓ Yes
Published 2026-02-11
Source Feed nvd
Views 6
🇸🇦 Saudi Risk Score
7.8
/ 10.0 — Saudi Risk
Priority: HIGH
🏷️ Tags
CWE-73
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