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 (CVE-2026-18286) arises from the load_human_activity_segmentation_datasets method, which fails to properly validate a user-supplied string before executing it as Python code. This allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process. Exploitation requires user interaction (UI:R) but does not require privileges or complex access conditions. The CVSS score assigned by ZDI is 7.8, indicating high severity. Aeon has released a patch to correct this issue, as referenced in their GitHub commit.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the Aeon process, potentially leading to full compromise of the affected system. Confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts are all rated high due to the nature of remote code execution.
Mitigation Recommendations
Aeon has issued an official update that fixes this vulnerability. Users should apply the update from the Aeon GitHub repository to remediate this issue. No additional mitigation steps are indicated beyond applying the official 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 (CVE-2026-18286) arises from the load_human_activity_segmentation_datasets method, which fails to properly validate a user-supplied string before executing it as Python code. This allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process. Exploitation requires user interaction (UI:R) but does not require privileges or complex access conditions. The CVSS score assigned by ZDI is 7.8, indicating high severity. Aeon has released a patch to correct this issue, as referenced in their GitHub commit.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the Aeon process, potentially leading to full compromise of the affected system. Confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts are all rated high due to the nature of remote code execution.
Mitigation Recommendations
Aeon has issued an official update that fixes this vulnerability. Users should apply the update from the Aeon GitHub repository to remediate this issue. No additional mitigation steps are indicated beyond applying the official patch.
Technical Details
- Article Source
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Threat ID: 6a6b74c69c2644c7f84cc498
Added to database: 07/30/2026, 15:59:02 UTC
Last enriched: 07/30/2026, 16:09:11 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 13:15:19 UTC
Views: 9
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