CVE-2026-64879: CWE-78 Improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command ('OS command injection') in Tenable, Inc. Security Center
A filename supplied during file upload is not properly sanitized before being used in system command execution, allowing an attacker to inject shell metacharacters and achieve command injection via the audit file upload functionality.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves improper neutralization of special elements used in OS command execution (CWE-78) within Tenable Security Center. Specifically, the filename parameter in the audit file upload feature is not sanitized, enabling an attacker with limited privileges to inject arbitrary shell commands. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable without user interaction and can lead to complete system compromise. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, requiring low privileges, no user interaction, and impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability with high severity. No official remediation or patch has been disclosed yet.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker with limited privileges to execute arbitrary OS commands on the affected system via the audit file upload functionality. This can lead to full system compromise, including unauthorized access, data disclosure, modification, or denial of service. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability at a critical level.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict access to the audit file upload functionality to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to file uploads. Avoid uploading files with untrusted filenames and consider implementing additional input validation or sandboxing measures if possible.
CVE-2026-64879: CWE-78 Improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command ('OS command injection') in Tenable, Inc. Security Center
Description
A filename supplied during file upload is not properly sanitized before being used in system command execution, allowing an attacker to inject shell metacharacters and achieve command injection via the audit file upload functionality.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.9critical
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves improper neutralization of special elements used in OS command execution (CWE-78) within Tenable Security Center. Specifically, the filename parameter in the audit file upload feature is not sanitized, enabling an attacker with limited privileges to inject arbitrary shell commands. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable without user interaction and can lead to complete system compromise. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, requiring low privileges, no user interaction, and impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability with high severity. No official remediation or patch has been disclosed yet.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker with limited privileges to execute arbitrary OS commands on the affected system via the audit file upload functionality. This can lead to full system compromise, including unauthorized access, data disclosure, modification, or denial of service. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability at a critical level.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict access to the audit file upload functionality to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to file uploads. Avoid uploading files with untrusted filenames and consider implementing additional input validation or sandboxing measures if possible.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- tenable
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-20T19:19:24.798Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a5fd4a51010f89cc22494ec
Added to database: 07/21/2026, 20:20:53 UTC
Last enriched: 07/30/2026, 03:53:51 UTC
Last updated: 09/03/2026, 22:52:13 UTC
Views: 69
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