CVE-2026-85013: environment-modules · OS Command Injection
Affects modulesSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.3 High.
Data as of 7 Nov 2026, 23:24 UTC
Thin evidence
One scorer or none| CNA (redhat) | CVSS 3.1 | 7.3 |
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- EPSS
- 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 13% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 15 Sep 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 8 Nov 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Ubuntu 26.10modulespkg:deb/ubuntu/modules?arch=source&distro=stonkingOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 26.04 LTSmodulespkg:deb/ubuntu/modules?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 24.04 LTSmodulespkg:deb/ubuntu/modules?arch=source&distro=nobleOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 22.04 LTSmodulespkg:deb/ubuntu/modules?arch=source&distro=jammyOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 20.04 LTSmodulespkg:deb/ubuntu/modules?arch=source&distro=focalOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 18.04 LTSmodulespkg:deb/ubuntu/modules?arch=source&distro=bionicOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
Red Hat has released fixed versions of the environment-modules package (5.6.2-1.hum1) for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10 and related variants. Users should apply these official updates promptly to remediate the vulnerability. No other mitigation or workaround is indicated by the vendor advisory.
Description
CVE-2026-85013 is a command injection vulnerability in the environment-modules package used by Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10. A local attacker can execute arbitrary commands by placing a maliciously named modulefile in a location visible to the victim's MODULEPATH. When the victim uses Bash completion for module or ml commands, the malicious module name is evaluated as a command, potentially compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Red Hat has released security updates to address this issue.
References
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-85013 (opens in a new tab)
- cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-85013 (opens in a new tab)
- access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:64766 (opens in a new tab)
- access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:80664 (opens in a new tab)
- access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-85013 (opens in a new tab)
- bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2465635 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/envmodules/modules/security/advisories/GHSA-8hrw-p88g-qhmg (opens in a new tab)