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CVE-2026-52132

7.5 · HIGH

llama.cpp through commit 97f06e9, when started with the --reranking flag, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (std::bad_alloc and HTTP 500) via a negative top_n value in a POST req…

Published Sep 1, 2026ggmlCWE-674EPSS 0.59%

Overview

CVE-2026-52132 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting ggml llama.cpp. It was published on September 1, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

llama.cpp through commit 97f06e9, when started with the --reranking flag, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (std::bad_alloc and HTTP 500) via a negative top_n value in a POST request to /rerank.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ggml. Update llama.cpp to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
ggmlllama.cpp0Affected

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-52132?

CVE-2026-52132 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting ggml llama.cpp. It was published on September 1, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2026-52132?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-52132?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ggml. Update llama.cpp to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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