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CVE-2026-90492: OS Command Injection in webgjc web_robot

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Medium
VulnerabilityCVE-2026-90492cvecve-2026-90492
Published: 09/13/2026 (09/13/2026, 01:30:17 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: webgjc
Product: web_robot

Description

CVE-2026-90492 is a medium severity OS command injection vulnerability in the webgjc web_robot product versions 2.4.0, 2.5.0, and 2.8.0. The flaw exists in the controller_listen and controller_recover functions of the py/web.py file, where manipulation of the case_name argument allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands. The vulnerability has been publicly disclosed and exploit code is available, but no vendor response or patch has been provided.

CVSS v4.0

Score 5.3medium

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Attack Requirements
None
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
Passive
Vuln. Confidentiality
Low
Vuln. Integrity
Low
Vuln. Availability
Low
Subsq. Confidentiality
None
Subsq. Integrity
None
Subsq. Availability
None
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P

Affected software

webgjc

web_robot

Affected versions
=2.4.0=2.5.0=2.8.0
webgjc/web-robot
pkg:pypi/webgjc/web-robot
Affected versions
=2.4.0=2.5.0=2.8.0
CPE configurations
cpe:2.3:a:webgjc:web_robot:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 09/13/2026, 02:01:28 UTC

Technical Analysis

The vulnerability CVE-2026-90492 affects webgjc web_robot versions 2.4.0, 2.5.0, and 2.8.0. It is an OS command injection issue in the controller_listen and controller_recover functions within py/web.py. By manipulating the case_name argument, an attacker can remotely execute arbitrary operating system commands. The vulnerability has been publicly disclosed with exploit code available, and the vendor has not responded to the disclosure.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands on the affected system with no privileges required and no user interaction needed. This can lead to system compromise or unauthorized control of the affected host. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 5.3, indicating medium severity with low confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact but with potential for partial system control.

Mitigation Recommendations

No official patch or remediation is currently available from the vendor, as they have not responded to the disclosure. Users should monitor the vendor's channels for updates. Until a fix is released, consider restricting access to the vulnerable functions or deploying network-level controls to limit exposure. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
VulDB
Date Reserved
2026-09-12T08:03:48.661Z
Cvss Version
4.0
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 6aa6009455bf5e2cf501b9d1

Added to database: 09/13/2026, 01:47:00 UTC

Last enriched: 09/13/2026, 02:01:28 UTC

Last updated: 09/13/2026, 02:50:12 UTC

Views: 5

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