Cybersecurity firm warns of full server takeover risk via unpatched systems
Cybersecurity researchers at Wiz have uncovered a critical vulnerability chain in Nvidia‘s popular Triton Inference Server, putting AI infrastructure at risk. Unpatched systems could allow full server takeover, prompting urgent updates. The incident reflects a broader 2025 trend where AI and crypto sectors are increasingly targeted by sophisticated cyberattacks.
⚠️ Nvidia Security Update After Server Takeover Risk Uncovered
Technology giant Nvidia has issued a security update for its open-source Triton Inference Server, a widely deployed platform used to optimize AI models. The urgent patch comes after cybersecurity firm Wiz identified critical vulnerabilities that could allow attackers to:
- Gain unauthorized access
- Manipulate AI outputs
- Steal sensitive data
- Execute a full server takeover
🔍 Researchers Uncover Critical Exploit Chain
According to Wiz Research, the exploit chain was discovered by security analysts led by Nir Ohfeld, the firm’s Head of Vulnerability Research.
“Wiz Research found a chain of vulnerabilities that, when combined, could let an attacker with no prior access take full control of an AI server,” Ohfeld told Cointelegraph.
The vulnerability begins with a minor bug that leaks a small amount of internal server data. From there, an attacker can:
- Use the leaked data to trick server components
- Escalate privileges using built-in functionality
- Gain root-level access without prior credentials
🧬 Affected Versions and Major Organizations at Risk
The discovered vulnerabilities have been assigned the following CVE identifiers:
These impact older versions of the Triton Inference Server. While Nvidia has not released a full list of affected customers, companies like:
…have been known users of Nvidia’s AI infrastructure, as per a 2021 press release.
🛠️ Update Now: Patch Fixes Entire Vulnerability Chain
Wiz advises immediate upgrading to Triton Inference Server version 25.07 or newer. According to Ohfeld:
“This directly fixes the entire vulnerability chain.”
Nvidia declined additional comments but pointed users to its official security bulletin.
As of now, there are no known active exploits in the wild—but due to Triton’s wide usage, researchers stress the urgency of patching.
🔐 Cybersecurity in 2025: AI and Crypto Under Siege
This Nvidia exploit highlights a growing issue in 2025: security flaws in emerging technologies are increasingly being targeted.
In the cryptocurrency space:
- Over $3.1 billion in losses have been recorded from exploits in the first half of 2025, surpassing 2024’s total, per data from Hacken.
- Common vulnerabilities include access control flaws and smart contract bugs.
At the same time, industry experts are warning about upcoming threats from:
- AI agents that act autonomously
- The looming impact of quantum computing on encryption and security standards
