CVE-2026-18265

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.69%

Last modified

CVE-2026-18265 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. OSNEXUS QuantaStor Missing Authentication Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of OSNEXUS QuantaStor. EPSS estimates a 0.69% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

OSNEXUS QuantaStor Missing Authentication Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of OSNEXUS QuantaStor. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the configuration of Kapacitor. The issue results from the lack of authentication prior to allowing access to functionality. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-30036.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.69%

50.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.

VendorProductVersions
OSNEXUSQuantaStor6.7.3.010+9c965a6414

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-18265?
OSNEXUS QuantaStor Missing Authentication Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of OSNEXUS QuantaStor. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the configuration of Kapacitor. The issue results from the lack of authentication prior to allowing access to functionality. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-30036.
How severe is CVE-2026-18265?
CVE-2026-18265 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.69% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-18265?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST