Vulnerability Description
A security flaw has been discovered in vllm-project vLLM up to 0.29.0. The affected element is the function TiktokenTokenizer::new of the file rust/src/text/src/backend/hf/mod.rs of the component tiktoken vocab File Handler. The manipulation results in denial of service. The attack is only possible with local access. The exploit has been released to the public and may be used for attacks. The pull request to fix this issue awaits acceptance.
CVSS Score
LOW
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://gist.github.com/Yunzez/4b08ec3568a8cbfb120062e2558382b8
- https://github.com/vllm-project/vllm/
- https://github.com/vllm-project/vllm/issues/50954
- https://github.com/vllm-project/vllm/pull/51135
- https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-90713
- https://vuldb.com/submit/918762
- https://vuldb.com/vuln/403267
- https://vuldb.com/vuln/403267/cti
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-90713?
CVE-2026-90713 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.3 (LOW). A security flaw has been discovered in vllm-project vLLM up to 0.29.0. The affected element is the function TiktokenTokenizer::new of the file rust/src/text/src/backend/hf/mod.rs of the component tikt...
How severe is CVE-2026-90713?
CVE-2026-90713 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 3.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-90713?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.