CVE-2025-29783: vLLM Allows Remote Code Execution via Mooncake Integration

March 19, 2025 (updated March 22, 2025)

When vLLM is configured to use Mooncake, unsafe deserialization exposed directly over ZMQ/TCP will allow attackers to execute remote code on distributed hosts.

References

github.com/advisories/GHSA-x3m8-f7g5-qhm7
github.com/vllm-project/vllm
github.com/vllm-project/vllm/commit/288ca110f68d23909728627d3100e5a8db820aa2
github.com/vllm-project/vllm/pull/14228
github.com/vllm-project/vllm/security/advisories/GHSA-x3m8-f7g5-qhm7
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-29783

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