CVE-2026-26093: Owl opds · Command Injection
Affects Owl opdsSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.7 High.
Data as of 29 Oct 2026, 19:04 UTC
- EPSS
- 1.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 70% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 20 Feb 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 29 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Owlopds | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
Given the absence of an official patch, organizations should implement multiple layers of defense. First, restrict network access to Owl opds services by implementing strict firewall rules and network segmentation to limit exposure to untrusted networks. Second, employ intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDS/IPS) with signatures or anomaly detection tuned to identify suspicious command injection attempts targeting Owl opds. Third, apply strict input validation and sanitization at any integration points or proxies that interact with Owl opds to filter out malicious payloads. Fourth, monitor system logs and network traffic for unusual command execution patterns or unexpected network requests. Fifth, consider deploying application-layer firewalls or web application firewalls (WAFs) with custom rules to block command injection vectors. Finally, prepare for rapid patch deployment by closely monitoring Owl vendor communications for updates or security advisories. If feasible, isolate Owl opds instances in hardened environments with minimal privileges to reduce potential damage from exploitation.
Description
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection') in Owl opds 2.2.0.4 allows Command Injection via a crafted network request.