ZDI-26-468: Aeon load_rehab_pile_dataset Deserialization of Untrusted Data Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Aeon. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The ZDI has assigned a CVSS rating of 7.8. The following CVEs are assigned: CVE-2026-18285.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability in Aeon arises from the load_rehab_pile_dataset method's failure to properly validate user-supplied data, leading to deserialization of untrusted input. This flaw enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary code within the context of the affected process. Exploitation requires user interaction, specifically the victim visiting a malicious webpage or opening a crafted file. The Zero Day Initiative assigned a CVSS score of 7.8 to this issue. Aeon has released an update that corrects the vulnerability, as documented in their public commit.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the Aeon process, potentially leading to full compromise of the affected system. The attack requires user interaction but can result in complete confidentiality, integrity, and availability loss of the impacted system.
Mitigation Recommendations
Aeon has issued an official update that fixes this vulnerability. Users and administrators should apply the provided update from Aeon promptly to remediate this issue. No additional mitigation steps are indicated beyond applying the official fix.
ZDI-26-468: Aeon load_rehab_pile_dataset Deserialization of Untrusted Data Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Description
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Aeon. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The ZDI has assigned a CVSS rating of 7.8. The following CVEs are assigned: CVE-2026-18285.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The vulnerability in Aeon arises from the load_rehab_pile_dataset method's failure to properly validate user-supplied data, leading to deserialization of untrusted input. This flaw enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary code within the context of the affected process. Exploitation requires user interaction, specifically the victim visiting a malicious webpage or opening a crafted file. The Zero Day Initiative assigned a CVSS score of 7.8 to this issue. Aeon has released an update that corrects the vulnerability, as documented in their public commit.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the Aeon process, potentially leading to full compromise of the affected system. The attack requires user interaction but can result in complete confidentiality, integrity, and availability loss of the impacted system.
Mitigation Recommendations
Aeon has issued an official update that fixes this vulnerability. Users and administrators should apply the provided update from Aeon promptly to remediate this issue. No additional mitigation steps are indicated beyond applying the official fix.
Technical Details
- Article Source
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Threat ID: 6a6b74c69c2644c7f84cc49b
Added to database: 07/30/2026, 15:59:02 UTC
Last enriched: 07/30/2026, 16:09:45 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 11:16:42 UTC
Views: 6
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