CVE-2026-65093: CWE-427 Uncontrolled Search Path Element in NVIDIA OpenShell
Description
NVIDIA OpenShell for Linux has a critical vulnerability (CVE-2026-65093) involving an uncontrolled search path element (CWE-427). This flaw could allow an attacker to escape a sandbox environment, potentially leading to code execution, privilege escalation, data tampering, and information disclosure. The vulnerability has a high CVSS score of 9.9, indicating severe impact. No specific affected versions or patches are currently documented. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.9critical
Affected software
NVIDIA
OpenShell
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-65093 is a critical security vulnerability in NVIDIA OpenShell for Linux characterized by an uncontrolled search path element (CWE-427). This weakness can be exploited by an attacker to escape sandbox restrictions, which may result in arbitrary code execution, escalation of privileges, unauthorized data modification, and leakage of sensitive information. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.9 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H), reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, and significant confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available, and no exploits have been reported in the wild.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow attackers to bypass sandbox protections, execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges, tamper with data, and disclose sensitive information. This poses a critical risk to affected systems running NVIDIA OpenShell on Linux.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, monitor NVIDIA's security advisories for updates and consider applying any recommended temporary mitigations once published.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- nvidia
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-21T17:05:44.174Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a8df9b3acd9273b49ac6d2b
Added to database: 08/25/2026, 20:23:15 UTC
Last enriched: 09/10/2026, 01:22:30 UTC
Last updated: 10/10/2026, 06:48:18 UTC
Views: 43
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