An issue in Squirro Cognitive Search < 3.14.2 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted payload to the password reset function. (CVE-2026-50772)
Squirro Cognitive Search versions prior to 3.14.2 contain a vulnerability in the password reset function that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by sending a crafted payload. This could lead to unauthorized code execution on affected systems.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Squirro Cognitive Search versions before 3.14.2. The flaw is triggered by sending a specially crafted payload to the password reset function, enabling an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, potentially compromising the affected system's confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade to Squirro Cognitive Search version 3.14.2 or later, where this vulnerability is fixed. Patch status is confirmed by the version boundary indicating the fix in 3.14.2.
An issue in Squirro Cognitive Search < 3.14.2 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted payload to the password reset function. (CVE-2026-50772)
Description
Squirro Cognitive Search versions prior to 3.14.2 contain a vulnerability in the password reset function that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by sending a crafted payload. This could lead to unauthorized code execution on affected systems.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Squirro Cognitive Search versions before 3.14.2. The flaw is triggered by sending a specially crafted payload to the password reset function, enabling an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, potentially compromising the affected system's confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade to Squirro Cognitive Search version 3.14.2 or later, where this vulnerability is fixed. Patch status is confirmed by the version boundary indicating the fix in 3.14.2.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-hwx8-jh4c-cmv5
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-50772"]
Threat ID: 6a838c46bf8831d539b4c73e
Added to database: 08/17/2026, 22:33:42 UTC
Last enriched: 09/12/2026, 00:03:11 UTC
Last updated: 10/03/2026, 02:46:05 UTC
Views: 32
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