CVE-2026-6859
RCE via trusted remote model loading in InstructLab
Is CVE-2026-6859 being exploited?
Not confirmed. CVE-2026-6859 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. EPSS currently estimates a 0.44% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How severe is CVE-2026-6859?
CVE-2026-6859 is rated High with a CVSS score of 8.8. 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-2026-6859?
Yes. A fix has been recorded for CVE-2026-6859. The vendor advisory is the authority on the exact fixed version — apply it from there rather than from a summary.
What does CVE-2026-6859 affect?
CVE-2026-6859 affects InstructLab. Confirm the exact affected versions against the vendor advisory before deciding you are exposed.
What should I do about CVE-2026-6859?
Remove trust_remote_code or apply vendor patch when available
Exploitation status reflects CISA's KEV catalog as we last synced it. Check the catalog directly.
Remote Python code execution via malicious HuggingFace model; attacker gains full system control.
Immediate action required