CVE-2026-65089: CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') in NVIDIA NemoClaw
Description
NVIDIA NemoClaw for Linux has an OS command injection vulnerability in its status and logs plugin commands. This flaw could allow an attacker with local privileges to execute arbitrary OS commands, potentially leading to code execution, data tampering, information disclosure, and denial of service. The vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2026-65089 with a high severity rating and a CVSS score of 7.8. No patch or official remediation has been confirmed yet.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.8high
Affected software
NVIDIA
NemoClaw
Weaknesses
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-65089 is an OS command injection vulnerability in NVIDIA NemoClaw for Linux, specifically in the status and logs plugin commands. An attacker with local access and low privileges could exploit this flaw to execute arbitrary operating system commands. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability, as it may lead to code execution, data tampering, information disclosure, and denial of service. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 7.8, reflecting high impact and relatively low attack complexity. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker with local privileges to execute arbitrary OS commands, resulting in full compromise of the affected system's confidentiality, integrity, and availability. This includes potential code execution, unauthorized data modification or disclosure, and denial of service conditions.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict local access to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to the status and logs plugin commands in NemoClaw.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- nvidia
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-21T17:05:36.473Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a8df9b1acd9273b49ac6d19
Added to database: 08/25/2026, 20:23:13 UTC
Last enriched: 09/10/2026, 01:37:12 UTC
Last updated: 10/08/2026, 18:48:47 UTC
Views: 30
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