ZDI-26-469: Aeon load_human_activity_segmentation_datasets Code Injection 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-2026-18286.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability in Aeon arises from the load_human_activity_segmentation_datasets method, where user-supplied strings are not properly validated before being used to execute Python code. This improper validation enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process. Exploitation requires user interaction, specifically the target visiting a malicious webpage or opening a malicious file. Aeon has released a patch to correct this issue, as referenced in their GitHub commit 751918052c0cce266b4f7cd4b084408526efc015.
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 vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability, as indicated by the CVSS vector (C:H/I:H/A:H). User interaction is required for exploitation, which limits the attack vector to scenarios involving malicious content delivery.
Mitigation Recommendations
Aeon has issued an official update that corrects this vulnerability. Users and administrators should apply the update from the official Aeon repository to remediate this issue. No additional mitigation steps are indicated beyond applying the vendor-provided patch.
ZDI-26-469: Aeon load_human_activity_segmentation_datasets Code Injection 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-2026-18286.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The vulnerability in Aeon arises from the load_human_activity_segmentation_datasets method, where user-supplied strings are not properly validated before being used to execute Python code. This improper validation enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process. Exploitation requires user interaction, specifically the target visiting a malicious webpage or opening a malicious file. Aeon has released a patch to correct this issue, as referenced in their GitHub commit 751918052c0cce266b4f7cd4b084408526efc015.
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 vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability, as indicated by the CVSS vector (C:H/I:H/A:H). User interaction is required for exploitation, which limits the attack vector to scenarios involving malicious content delivery.
Mitigation Recommendations
Aeon has issued an official update that corrects this vulnerability. Users and administrators should apply the update from the official Aeon repository to remediate this issue. No additional mitigation steps are indicated beyond applying the vendor-provided patch.
Technical Details
- Article Source
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- Classification
- {"confidence":0.95,"severitySource":"cvss-text","classifier":"rss-v2"}
Threat ID: 6a6b74c69c2644c7f84cc498
Added to database: 07/30/2026, 15:59:02 UTC
Last enriched: 08/15/2026, 05:17:12 UTC
Last updated: 09/14/2026, 22:01:32 UTC
Views: 40
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