# CVE-2026-65081: NVIDIA NemoClaw code execution vulnerability in installation process

Source: https://junglewise.ai/threats/cve-2026-65081-nvidia-nemoclaw-code-execution-vulnerability-in-installation  
Publisher: Junglewise Threat Intelligence, https://junglewise.ai/threats  
Published: 2026-08-25. Updated: 2026-09-25  
License: CC BY 4.0 with a link back

CVE-2026-65081 · Severity: high · CVSS 8.1 · Published 2026-08-25

NVIDIA NemoClaw for Linux is a software installation package that contains a vulnerability allowing attackers to execute untrusted code during the installation process. A successful attack could lead to complete system compromise, including unauthorized code execution, privilege escalation, data tampering, information disclosure, and service disruption.

Technologies: [Linux Kernel](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/kernel), [Nvidia Nemoclaw](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/nemoclaw). Vendors: [Linux](https://junglewise.ai/threats/vendors/linux), [Nvidia](https://junglewise.ai/threats/vendors/nvidia).

## Quick answers

**Is CVE-2026-65081 exploited in the wild?** No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-65081 being exploited in the wild.

**How severe is CVE-2026-65081?** High severity, with a CVSS score of 8.1, published 25 August 2026.

**Which products and versions are affected?** Nvidia NemoClaw for Linux <UNKNOWN>.

**Is there a fix for CVE-2026-65081?** No fixed version is recorded yet. Check the vendor's advisory in the references below. If you run it, Junglewise drafts a mitigation that fits your setup and applies it once you approve, with senior security engineers behind it.

**How is CVE-2026-65081 attacked?** It is attacked with local access.

**Am I affected by CVE-2026-65081?** Check whether you run Linux Kernel, Nvidia Nemoclaw or Nvidia NemoClaw for Linux at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

## Technical details

The vulnerability exists in NVIDIA NemoClaw for Linux's installation process, where insufficient validation or insufficient isolation during setup allows an attacker to inject and execute arbitrary code. The attack vector appears to be local or adjacent network access during the installation phase. A successful exploit could result in arbitrary code execution with elevated privileges, data tampering, information disclosure, and denial of service. Affected users should apply security updates from NVIDIA when available.

## Affected products

- NVIDIA NemoClaw for Linux <UNKNOWN>

## Timeline

- 2026-08-25: disclosed

## References

- [https://github.com/NVIDIA/product-security/tree/main/2026/5872](https://github.com/NVIDIA/product-security/tree/main/2026/5872)
- [https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-65081](https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-65081)

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