Vulnerability Description
Datasets through 5.00, fixed in commit ad2d853, contains a symlink-following vulnerability in Extractor.extract() that allows local attackers to write arbitrary files by pre-planting symlinks at predictable output paths. Attackers can redirect archive extraction to arbitrary filesystem locations in shared-cache environments, enabling overwrite of sensitive files and potential privilege escalation or code execution.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/huggingface/datasets/commit/ad2d853ae2ce41d8068c23b44c2e29004
- https://github.com/huggingface/datasets/issues/8296
- https://github.com/huggingface/datasets/pull/8303
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/datasets-symlink-following-arbitrary-file-w
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-65010?
CVE-2026-65010 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.6 (MEDIUM). Datasets through 5.00, fixed in commit ad2d853, contains a symlink-following vulnerability in Extractor.extract() that allows local attackers to write arbitrary files by pre-planting symlinks at predi...
How severe is CVE-2026-65010?
CVE-2026-65010 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-65010?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.