CVE-2026-73992: CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') in Jonathan Daggerhart Query Wrangler
Description
CVE-2026-73992 is a critical vulnerability in Jonathan Daggerhart's Query Wrangler product, affecting versions up to and including 1.5.57. It involves improper control of code generation (CWE-94), leading to a remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability. The flaw allows an attacker with limited privileges to execute arbitrary code remotely without user interaction. The vulnerability has a very high CVSS score of 9.9, indicating severe impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No specific patch or remediation details are provided in the available data.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.9critical
Affected software
Jonathan Daggerhart
Query Wrangler
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability, identified as CVE-2026-73992, is a code injection flaw (CWE-94) in Query Wrangler versions <= 1.5.57. It enables remote code execution by improper control over code generation. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, requiring low privileges but no user interaction, with scope changed and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No vendor advisory or patch information is available to confirm remediation status.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability allows an attacker with limited privileges to execute arbitrary code remotely on the affected system. This can lead to full compromise of the system, including unauthorized data access, modification, and potential denial of service. The critical CVSS score reflects the severe impact on system security.
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 affected software and monitor for suspicious activity related to Query Wrangler. Avoid exposing the vulnerable service to untrusted networks.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-14T10:15:59.204Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a86f1b2acd9273b49977c42
Added to database: 08/20/2026, 12:23:14 UTC
Last enriched: 09/11/2026, 00:46:53 UTC
Last updated: 10/04/2026, 18:53:18 UTC
Views: 66
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