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CVE-2026-39909

9.2
Critical
EPSS n/aPatch availableAug 22, 2026

Unauthenticated RCE in llama.cpp RPC GRAPH_RECOMPUTE (use-after-free).

common questions

Is CVE-2026-39909 being exploited?

Not confirmed. CVE-2026-39909 does not appear in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, which records only exploitation that has been observed and reported publicly. That is evidence of absence of a report, not evidence the flaw is unattacked.

How severe is CVE-2026-39909?

CVE-2026-39909 is rated Critical with a CVSS score of 9.2. Severity describes how bad exploitation would be, not how likely it is: pair it with exploitation evidence before deciding what to patch first.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-39909?

Yes. A fix has been recorded for CVE-2026-39909. The vendor advisory is the authority on the exact fixed version — apply it from there rather than from a summary.

What does CVE-2026-39909 affect?

CVE-2026-39909 affects llama.cpp (versions before b8585), LLM inference servers using llama.cpp RPC, Services exposing GRAPH_RECOMPUTE RPC handler. Confirm the exact affected versions against the vendor advisory before deciding you are exposed.

What should I do about CVE-2026-39909?

Update llama.cpp to b8585+ and block/disable RPC exposure until patched

Exploitation status reflects CISA's KEV catalog as we last synced it. Check the catalog directly.

executive summary
technical analysis
affected
llama.cpp (versions before b8585)LLM inference servers using llama.cpp RPCServices exposing GRAPH_RECOMPUTE RPC handler
impact

Unauthenticated remote arbitrary read/write via stored graph reuse, enabling full remote code execution on affected inference servers.

action required

Immediate action required

how to fix
Remediation steps are tailored for users whose stack is affected. Add this technology to your stack to see the fix checklist.
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