CVE-2026-65130

HIGH 8

Published 2026-09-22 · Last modified 2026-09-22

NVIDIA Infrastructure Controller for Linux contains a vulnerability where an attacker could cause OS command injection. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to code execution, data tampering, denial of service, and information disclosure.

ELEVATED IMPACT

Severe if exploited (CVSS 8), but no known exploitation and low modeled probability. Patch on a normal cadence.

Exploitation likelihood

1.6%chance of exploitation in 30 days · 76th percentile

○ In CISA KEV ○ Public exploit / PoC

Impact if exploited

8CVSS 3.1 · HIGH

ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh

What an attacker needs

✓Access: Reachable over the network — no local access needed
⚠Privileges: Requires an admin / high-privilege account
✓User interaction: No user interaction needed
⚠Complexity: Needs a race window or specific setup

✓ lowers the bar for an attacker · ⚠ raises it

Proof of concept & exploit code

github-search Search GitHub for public PoC repos

Test against your own equipment

curl -s https://vulnpedia.com/cve/CVE-2026-65130/poc.jsonMachine-readable PoC index for this CVE (for automation).

Listed for defensive triage, patch verification, and authorized testing on systems you own. Machine-readable: /cve/CVE-2026-65130/poc.json

Affected

Vendors Nvidia Linux

Products Infrastructure Controller Infra Controller Linux Kernel

Weakness (CWE)

CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Known Affected Software Configurations

Vendor	Product	Version range
Nvidia	Infra Controller	< 2.0.0

All CVSS metrics

HIGH 8 v3.1 · CNA Primary
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
HIGH 8 v3.1 · NVD Secondary
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CRITICAL 9.8 v3.1 · NVD Primary
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References

Sources: NVD · CVE.org · EPSS