CVE-2026-12482: Keras: tar extraction permits symlink-based path traversal
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A vulnerability in keras-team/keras version 3.12.0 allows an attacker to craft a malicious tar archive that bypasses the filter_safe_tarinfos validation in keras/src/utils/file_utils.py. Specifically, symlink entries are not subjected to the same is_path_in_dir validation as regular file entries, allowing symlinks to be created outside the intended extraction directory. This can lead to symlink-based file read, file overwrite, or directory escape attacks. The issue is particularly impactful on Python 3.10 and 3.11, where filter_safe_tarinfos is the sole defense against tar path traversal. This vulnerability is distinct from CVE-2025-12060 and other previously reported issues.
References
- github.com/advisories/GHSA-58hv-7753-xmfq
- github.com/keras-team/keras/commit/9867df45c456dd1077a6243bb56219f66e288150
- github.com/keras-team/keras/commit/d338a45204bdc787c8b3c4a9b82c1911cd52dedf
- github.com/keras-team/keras/pull/23015
- github.com/keras-team/keras/pull/23165
- github.com/keras-team/keras/releases/tag/v3.12.3
- github.com/keras-team/keras/releases/tag/v3.15.0
- huntr.com/bounties/5d3638e8-a9f6-4964-a865-ddb9fe4d4b6e
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-12482
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