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CVE-2026-30310: n/a

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VulnerabilityCVE-2026-30310cvecve-2026-30310
Published: Tue Mar 31 2026 (03/31/2026, 00:00:00 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5

Description

CVE-2026-30310 is a vulnerability in the Sixth system's automatic terminal command execution feature. It offers two modes: executing only safe commands automatically and executing all commands with user approval for potentially destructive ones. However, attackers can exploit prompt injection techniques to craft malicious commands that the model misclassifies as safe, bypassing user approval. This leads to arbitrary command execution on the affected system. No specific affected versions or patches are currently listed, and no known exploits are reported in the wild. The vulnerability stems from the reliance on AI model judgment to classify commands without robust validation. Organizations using Sixth's automatic command execution feature are at risk of unauthorized command execution, potentially compromising system integrity and confidentiality. Mitigation requires restricting or disabling automatic execution, implementing strict command validation, and enhancing model robustness against prompt injection. Countries with significant adoption of AI-driven automation tools and critical infrastructure relying on such systems are most at risk. Given the potential for arbitrary command execution without user interaction, the severity is assessed as high.

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AILast updated: 03/31/2026, 14:09:10 UTC

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-30310 describes a vulnerability in the Sixth system's design for automatic terminal command execution. Sixth provides two execution modes: one that automatically runs commands deemed safe by an AI model, and another that requires user approval for commands considered potentially destructive. The vulnerability arises because the AI model can be tricked via prompt injection attacks, where an attacker wraps malicious commands in a generic template that causes the model to misclassify them as safe. This misclassification bypasses the user approval step, enabling arbitrary command execution without user consent. The root cause is the reliance on AI judgment without sufficient safeguards or validation mechanisms to detect crafted malicious inputs. This flaw allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the host system, potentially leading to unauthorized access, data manipulation, or system compromise. No specific affected versions or patches are currently documented, and no known exploits have been observed in the wild. The vulnerability highlights the risks of integrating AI models for security-critical decision-making without robust adversarial resistance. Organizations using Sixth's automatic command execution feature must be aware of this risk and implement compensating controls.

Potential Impact

The impact of CVE-2026-30310 is significant for organizations relying on Sixth's automatic terminal command execution, especially in environments where commands are executed without manual oversight. Successful exploitation allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the target system, potentially leading to full system compromise, data theft, or disruption of services. Confidentiality is at risk as attackers can access sensitive data; integrity is compromised through unauthorized command execution altering system state; availability may be affected if destructive commands are executed. The ease of exploitation is moderate since it requires crafting prompt injections that deceive the AI model, but no user interaction is needed once the attack is launched. The scope includes any system using the vulnerable execution mode, potentially spanning development, production, and critical infrastructure environments. This vulnerability could be leveraged for lateral movement, privilege escalation, or persistent access within targeted networks, increasing its threat to organizational security.

Mitigation Recommendations

To mitigate CVE-2026-30310, organizations should immediately disable or restrict the use of the 'Execute safe commands' automatic mode in Sixth until a secure patch or update is available. Implement strict input validation and sanitization to detect and block prompt injection patterns before commands reach the AI model. Employ multi-factor decision logic that combines AI judgment with rule-based or whitelist approaches to reduce reliance on model classification alone. Introduce logging and monitoring of all automated command executions to detect anomalous or unexpected behaviors. Conduct adversarial testing against the AI model to identify and harden against prompt injection vectors. Where possible, require explicit user approval for all commands, especially those with system-level impact. Maintain up-to-date backups and incident response plans to recover from potential compromises. Engage with the vendor for patches or updates addressing this vulnerability and apply them promptly once available.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
mitre
Date Reserved
2026-03-04T00:00:00.000Z
Cvss Version
null
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 69cbd1cfe6bfc5ba1d19bae8

Added to database: 3/31/2026, 1:53:19 PM

Last enriched: 3/31/2026, 2:09:10 PM

Last updated: 3/31/2026, 3:51:49 PM

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