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CVE-2026-64878

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Description

Unvalidated input in asset filter parameters allows shell metacharacters to escape command argument handling, resulting in remote code execution as a low-privileged OS user via the Analysis REST endpoint.

Severity
CRITICAL
CVSS score
9.4 (v4.0)
Vulnerability status
Analyzed
Source identifier
Published
2026-07-21 20:17:04.630000
Last modified
2026-10-24 19:10:00.127000
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