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Google Vertex AI SDK Flaw Let Attackers Hijack Model Uploads via Bucket Squatting - The Hacker News

Google's Vertex AI SDK had a critical flaw that let attackers hijack model uploads and execute code across customer tenants. Here's what enterprise AI teams need to know.

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Why it matters

A significant security vulnerability in a major cloud AI platform exposes the infrastructure risks enterprises face when adopting AI systems at scale. This is a governance and security decision for CTOs and AI leaders evaluating vendor lock-in and control.

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6 to know

  1. Google Vertex AI SDK flaw enabled remote code execution (RCE)

  2. Attack vector: bucket squatting on model uploads

  3. Cross-tenant exploitation possible

  4. Model poisoning vulnerability identified

  5. Vulnerability disclosed by Unit 42 (Palo Alto Networks)

  6. Published: June 16, 2026

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Publisher excerpt: Google Vertex AI SDK Flaw Let Attackers Hijack Model Uploads via Bucket Squatting The Hacker News Pickle in the Middle – Hijacking Vertex AI Model Uploads for Cross-Tenant RCE Unit 42 Google’s Vertex AI SDK could allow RCE through bucket squatting csoonline.com Google Cloud Vertex AI Vulnerability…
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