CVE-2026-89040

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.93%

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CVE-2026-89040 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Tencent Mass Service Engine in Cluster (MSEC) allows a remote, unauthenticated attacker to send a crafted POST request including ../ and gain root access on the target device. An attacker who uploads a webshell can execute arbitrary code as root.. EPSS estimates a 0.93% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Tencent Mass Service Engine in Cluster (MSEC) allows a remote, unauthenticated attacker to send a crafted POST request including ../ and gain root access on the target device. An attacker who uploads a webshell can execute arbitrary code as root.

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Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

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

VendorProductVersions
TencentMass Service Engine in Cluster (MSEC)< *

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Timeline

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Status
Awaiting Analysis

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-89040?
Tencent Mass Service Engine in Cluster (MSEC) allows a remote, unauthenticated attacker to send a crafted POST request including ../ and gain root access on the target device. An attacker who uploads a webshell can execute arbitrary code as root.
How severe is CVE-2026-89040?
CVE-2026-89040 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.93% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-89040?
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