CVE-2026-65086: CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') in NVIDIA OpenShell
Description
NVIDIA OpenShell for Linux has a vulnerability in its sandbox exec handler that allows OS command injection. Exploiting this flaw could enable an attacker to execute arbitrary code, disclose sensitive information, or tamper with data. The vulnerability has a medium severity rating with a CVSS score of 6.8. No affected versions or patches are explicitly stated in the available data.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.8medium
Affected software
NVIDIA
OpenShell
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-65086 is an OS command injection vulnerability (CWE-78) in NVIDIA OpenShell for Linux's sandbox exec handler. This flaw allows an attacker to inject and execute arbitrary OS commands within the context of the vulnerable component. Successful exploitation can lead to code execution, information disclosure, and data tampering. The CVSS v3.1 score is 6.8, reflecting network attack vector, high impact on confidentiality and integrity, but requiring high attack complexity and low privileges.
Potential Impact
An attacker exploiting this vulnerability could execute arbitrary commands on the affected system, potentially leading to unauthorized code execution, disclosure of sensitive information, and modification of data. The impact on availability is not indicated. The vulnerability requires network access with low privileges but high attack complexity.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or patch information is provided in the available data. Until a patch is available, users should monitor NVIDIA advisories for updates and consider restricting access to the affected component to trusted users only.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- nvidia
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-21T17:05:36.472Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a8df9b1acd9273b49ac6d10
Added to database: 08/25/2026, 20:23:13 UTC
Last enriched: 09/10/2026, 17:38:46 UTC
Last updated: 10/07/2026, 18:48:22 UTC
Views: 27
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