CVE-2026-64879
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CVE-2026-64879 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.9/10 on the CVSS scale. A filename supplied during file upload is not properly sanitized before being used in system command execution, allowing an attacker to inject shell metacharacters and achieve command injection via the audit file upload functionality.. EPSS estimates a 2.59% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A filename supplied during file upload is not properly sanitized before being used in system command execution, allowing an attacker to inject shell metacharacters and achieve command injection via the audit file upload functionality.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Tenable | Security Center | >= 6.6.0, <= 6.8.0 |
References
- https://www.tenable.com/security/tns-2026-19Patch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
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