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OS command injection in Plesk allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code with root privileges. (CVE-2026-87898)

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Critical
Published: 09/23/2026 (09/23/2026, 21:30:59 UTC)
Source: GCVE Database

Description

A vulnerability in Plesk allows remote authenticated users to perform OS command injection, enabling execution of arbitrary code with root privileges. This critical flaw could lead to full system compromise if exploited.

CVSS v4.0

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Attack Requirements
None
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Vuln. Confidentiality
High
Vuln. Integrity
High
Vuln. Availability
High
Subsq. Confidentiality
High
Subsq. Integrity
High
Subsq. Availability
High
Scope
X
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 09/24/2026, 06:56:08 UTC

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-87898 is an OS command injection vulnerability in Plesk that permits remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-78 and has a critical severity rating. No affected versions or patch information are provided, and there are no known exploits in the wild at this time.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation allows an authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary OS commands as root, potentially leading to complete system takeover and unauthorized control over the affected server.

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 Plesk interfaces to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity.

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Technical Details

Gcve Source
db.gcve.eu
Osv Id
GHSA-q589-mpmp-9796
Osv Schema Version
1.4.0
Aliases
["CVE-2026-87898"]
Database Specific Severity
CRITICAL
Cvss Version
4.0
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 6ab4be87f7a7c54106f0df0d

Added to database: 09/24/2026, 06:09:11 UTC

Last enriched: 09/24/2026, 06:56:08 UTC

Last updated: 09/25/2026, 03:47:33 UTC

Views: 7

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