CVE-2021-31681: Deserialization of Untrusted Data vulnerability in yolo 3 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via craft

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HIGH 7.8MITIGATE

CVE-2021-31681 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting yolov3. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Deserialization of Untrusted Data vulnerability in yolo 3 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted yaml file.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 64%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-502
Published	2023-07-31
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: ultralytics

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-07-31 14:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:52 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ultralytics yolov3 MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy yolov3 || rpm -q yolov3 || yolov3 --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2021-31681?

yolov3: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2021-31681 being exploited?

CVE-2021-31681 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2021-31681 affect?

CVE-2021-31681 affects yolov3. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Deserialization of Untrusted Data vulnerability in yolo 3 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted yaml file.

How urgent is CVE-2021-31681?

Priority 41/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

References

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