CVE-2025-29783

vLLM Allows Remote Code Execution via Mooncake Integration

Description

vLLM is a high-throughput and memory-efficient inference and serving engine for LLMs. When vLLM is configured to use Mooncake, unsafe deserialization exposed directly over ZMQ/TCP on all network interfaces will allow attackers to execute remote code on distributed hosts. This is a remote code execution vulnerability impacting any deployments using Mooncake to distribute KV across distributed hosts. This vulnerability is fixed in 0.8.0.

Category

9.0
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 1.21% Top 25%
Vendor Advisory github.com Vendor Advisory github.com
Affected: vllm-project vllm
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-29783?
CVE-2025-29783 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-29783?
To fix CVE-2025-29783, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2025-29783 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2025-29783 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2025-29783?
CVE-2025-29783 affects vllm-project vllm.
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