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CVE-2026-12191 Comma AI CVE debrief

CVE-2026-12191 is a vulnerability in Comma AI's Openpilot version 0.11. The issue is located in the `selfdrive/modeld/modeld.py` file, specifically in the `pickle.load` and `pickle.loads` functions of the Pickle module. This vulnerability allows for deserialization, potentially leading to code execution. The attack requires local access to the system. The CVSS score for this vulnerability is 7.1, indicating a High severity. The vulnerability was published on [cve-org](https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-12191) and additional details can be found on [nvd](https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-12191).

Vendor
Comma AI
Product
Openpilot
CVSS
HIGH 7.1
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-06-14
Original CVE updated
2026-06-15
Advisory published
2026-06-14
Advisory updated
2026-06-15

Who should care

Users of Comma AI Openpilot version 0.11, particularly those with local access to the system, should be aware of this vulnerability and take necessary precautions.

Technical summary

The vulnerability is caused by the insecure use of `pickle.load` and `pickle.loads` in `selfdrive/modeld/modeld.py`. This allows for deserialization of untrusted data, which can lead to arbitrary code execution.

Defensive priority

High

Recommended defensive actions

  • Update to a version of Openpilot that is not vulnerable.
  • Restrict access to the system to prevent local exploitation.
  • Monitor for any suspicious activity that could indicate exploitation of this vulnerability.

Evidence notes

The CVE was published on 2026-06-14T23:16:35.993Z and modified on 2026-06-15T20:42:32.707Z. The vendor, Comma AI, was contacted but did not respond.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-12191 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-12191

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2026-12191 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-12191

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Supplemental references

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.