The che-machine-exec service constructs a shell command by concatenating user-controlled input (the username and
Source GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.8 Critical.
Data as of 28 Oct 2026, 13:29 UTC
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 28 Oct 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Eclipse FoundationEclipse Che | Affected
| Fixed in– |
GitHubeclipse-che/che-machine-execpkg:github/eclipse-che/che-machine-execOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
Since the vulnerability arises when authentication is disabled (the default), enabling authentication on the che-machine-exec service is a critical mitigation step. Users should verify and enforce authentication to prevent unauthorized access. Monitor vendor advisories for any forthcoming patches or updates.
Description
The che-machine-exec service has a critical command injection vulnerability due to unsafe concatenation of user-controlled input into shell commands without escaping. When authentication is disabled (the default setting), remote attackers can execute arbitrary code in containers accessible by che-machine-exec via shell command substitution.
References
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-114278 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/eclipse-che/che-machine-exec/commit/a78541c29e5f48fd59a49cf206bc0e507628bd23 (opens in a new tab)
- gitlab.eclipse.org/security/cve-assignment/-/work_items/476 (opens in a new tab)
- gitlab.eclipse.org/security/vulnerability-reports/-/work_items/359 (opens in a new tab)