What is CVE-2026-24206?

CVE-2026-24206 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linux Linux_kernel, classified under Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel. CVSS score: 7.3/10. Published 2026-05-20.

How severe is CVE-2026-24206?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.3 out of 10.

Vulnerability in Linux Linux_kernel

CVE-2026-24206

NVIDIA Triton Inference Server contains a vulnerability where an attacker could cause an authentication bypass. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to escalation of privileges, denial of service, or information disclosure.

EPSS: 0.001 (26.4th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.3 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L.

Affected products

Linux Linux_kernel
Nvidia Triton Inference Server — versions 0
Nvidia Triton_inference_server

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-288 — Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel

References

psirt@nvidia.com (US Government Resource, vendor-advisory, Third Party Advisory)
psirt@nvidia.com (Third Party Advisory)
psirt@nvidia.com (Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-24206?: CVE-2026-24206 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linux Linux_kernel, classified under Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel. CVSS score: 7.3/10. Published 2026-05-20.
How severe is CVE-2026-24206?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.3 out of 10.