Skip to main content
Press slash or control plus K to focus the search. Use the arrow keys to navigate results and press enter to open a threat.
Reconnecting to live updates…

CVE-2026-59561: Improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command ('OS Command Injection') in Sakura Editor Development Community Sakura Editor

0
High
Published: 08/24/2026 (08/24/2026, 06:30:29 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Sakura Editor Development Community
Product: Sakura Editor

Description

Sakura Editor provided by Sakura Editor Development Community contains an OS command injection vulnerability. If a victim user is directed to edit a file in a crafted directory, arbitrary OS command may be executed on the user's PC when the user invokes "Open Terminal".

CVSS v3.0

Score 7.8high

Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 08/24/2026, 11:09:57 UTC

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-59561 is an OS command injection vulnerability in Sakura Editor provided by the Sakura Editor Development Community. The flaw arises when a user edits a file located in a specially crafted directory, enabling arbitrary OS commands to be executed upon invoking the "Open Terminal" function. This vulnerability requires user interaction and local access to the system. The CVSS 3.0 base score is 7.8, indicating high severity with impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation can lead to arbitrary OS command execution on the affected user's machine, potentially compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. The attacker must trick the user into opening a file in a malicious directory and then use the "Open Terminal" feature, which could lead to full system compromise depending on user privileges.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or temporary workaround has been provided at this time. Users should exercise caution when opening files from untrusted directories and avoid invoking the "Open Terminal" feature in suspicious contexts until a fix is available.

Pro Console: star threats, build custom feeds, automate alerts via Slack, email & webhooks.Upgrade to Pro

Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
jpcert
Date Reserved
2026-07-06T00:19:50.361Z
Cvss Version
3.0
State
PUBLISHED
Remediation Level
null

Threat ID: 6a8c261eacd9273b496b6361

Added to database: 08/24/2026, 11:08:14 UTC

Last enriched: 08/24/2026, 11:09:57 UTC

Last updated: 08/24/2026, 13:52:30 UTC

Views: 5

Community Reviews

0 reviews

Crowdsource mitigation strategies, share intel context, and vote on the most helpful responses. Sign in to add your voice and help keep defenders ahead.

Sort by
Loading community insights…

Want to contribute mitigation steps or threat intel context? Sign in or create an account to join the community discussion.

Actions

PRO

Updates to AI analysis require Pro Console access. Upgrade inside Console → Billing.

Please log in to the Console to use AI analysis features.

Need more coverage?

Upgrade to Pro Console for AI refresh and higher limits.

For incident response and remediation, OffSeq services can help resolve threats faster.

Latest Threats

Breach by OffSeqOFFSEQFRIENDS — 25% OFF

Check if your credentials are on the dark web

Instant breach scanning across billions of leaked records. Free tier available.

Scan now
OffSeq TrainingCredly Certified

Lead Pen Test Professional

Technical5-day eLearningPECB Accredited
View courses