NVIDIA Isaac-GR00T TorchSerializer Deserialization of Untrusted Data Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

August 20th, 2025
ZDI-25-847 ZDI-CAN-27210

CVE ID

CVE-2025-23296

CVSS Score

9.8 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Vendors

NVIDIA

Affected Products

Isaac-GR00T

Vulnerability Details

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of NVIDIA Isaac-GR00T. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the TorchSerializer class. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in deserialization of untrusted data. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of root.

Additional Details

NVIDIA has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5681

Disclosure Timeline

  • 2025-05-22 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
  • 2025-08-20 - Coordinated public release of advisory
  • 2025-09-03 - Advisory Updated

Credit

Peter Girnus (@gothburz) of Trend Zero Day Initiative

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