CVE-2025-23316: nvidia triton_inference_server OS Command Injection

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2025-23316 is a critical (CVSS 9.8) OS Command Injection vulnerability in nvidia triton_inference_server. EPSS estimates a 0.71% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 52.9% of scored vulnerabilities.

Timeline

1. 17-09-2025
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 18-09-2025
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

NVIDIA Triton Inference Server for Windows and Linux contains a vulnerability in the Python backend, where an attacker could cause a remote code execution by manipulating the model name parameter in the model control APIs. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to remote code execution, denial of service, information disclosure, and data tampering.

• CWE-78Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')The product constructs all or part of an OS command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended OS command when it is sent to a downstream component.