An OS command injection vulnerability in the shell-based temporary-file cleanup instructions in Progress Software Autonomous REST Connector GenAI… (CVE-2026-91140)
Description
CVE-2026-91140 is a critical OS command injection vulnerability in Progress Software Autonomous REST Connector GenAI Agents ARCGenAI-Generator version 2.0. It arises from shell-based temporary-file cleanup instructions that improperly handle user-supplied Swagger/OpenAPI documents. An attacker can exploit this flaw to execute arbitrary commands on a developer's machine when the generator is invoked.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.6critical
Affected software
pkg:github/progress/datadirect-arc-ai-model-genRun on your own infrastructure? Check whether these packages are installed with threat-finder — our free open-source scanner.
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-91140) affects Progress Software Autonomous REST Connector GenAI Agents ARCGenAI-Generator version 2.0. The issue is an OS command injection in the shell-based temporary-file cleanup process triggered by crafted Swagger/OpenAPI documents. When a user runs the generator with such a malicious document, arbitrary commands can be executed on the developer's machine. The CVSS 3.1 score is 9.6 (critical), reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, scope changed, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands on the developer's machine, potentially leading to full system compromise, data loss, or unauthorized access. The vulnerability affects the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, avoid processing untrusted Swagger/OpenAPI documents with the ARCGenAI-Generator version 2.0. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once released.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-w86g-q6vw-5mw6
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-91140"]
- Database Specific Severity
- CRITICAL
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ac5236f2cdf04f656c4bf11
Added to database: 10/06/2026, 16:35:59 UTC
Last enriched: 10/06/2026, 17:04:06 UTC
Last updated: 10/06/2026, 20:48:07 UTC
Views: 5
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