CVE-2025-14928: Hugging Face Transformers HuBERT convert_config Code Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2025-14928 is a high (CVSS 7.8) Improper Control of Generation of Code vulnerability in hugging face transformers. EPSS estimates a 0.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 27.7% of scored vulnerabilities.

Timeline

1. 23-12-2025
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 26-12-2025
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

Hugging Face Transformers HuBERT convert_config Code Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Hugging Face Transformers. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must convert a malicious checkpoint. The specific flaw exists within the convert_config function. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied string before using it to execute Python code. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current user. Was ZDI-CAN-28253.

• CWE-94Improper Control of Generation of CodeThe product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment.