CVE-2026-85267

HIGHCVSS 8.7/10EPSS 0.22%

Last modified

CVE-2026-85267 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.7/10 on the CVSS scale. A Cross-Site WebSocket Hijacking vulnerability in Cloud Shell prior to 2026-07-22 on Google Cloud Platform allows an unauthenticated attacker to hijack an active Cloud Shell session and exfiltrate the user's OAuth access token using a cross-origin WebSocket request. This vulnerability was patched on 22 July 2026, and no customer action is needed.. EPSS estimates a 0.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A Cross-Site WebSocket Hijacking vulnerability in Cloud Shell prior to 2026-07-22 on Google Cloud Platform allows an unauthenticated attacker to hijack an active Cloud Shell session and exfiltrate the user's OAuth access token using a cross-origin WebSocket request. This vulnerability was patched on 22 July 2026, and no customer action is needed.

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Affected Software

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

VendorProductVersions
Google CloudCloud Shell< 2026-07-22

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Timeline

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Status
Awaiting Analysis

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-85267?
A Cross-Site WebSocket Hijacking vulnerability in Cloud Shell prior to 2026-07-22 on Google Cloud Platform allows an unauthenticated attacker to hijack an active Cloud Shell session and exfiltrate the user's OAuth access token using a cross-origin WebSocket request. This vulnerability was patched on 22 July 2026, and no customer action is needed.
How severe is CVE-2026-85267?
CVE-2026-85267 has a CVSS score of 8.7/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.22% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-85267?
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