ZDI-26-470: Aeon load_time_series_segmentation_benchmark 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-2026-18287.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-18287 is a remote code execution vulnerability in Aeon's load_time_series_segmentation_benchmark method. The flaw arises from inadequate validation of a user-supplied string before it is used to execute Python code, allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code within the context of the current process. Exploitation requires user interaction. Aeon has released a patch to fix 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 system compromise. The vulnerability requires user interaction but has a high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Aeon has issued an official update that corrects this vulnerability. Users should apply the update from the Aeon GitHub repository to remediate this issue. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
ZDI-26-470: Aeon load_time_series_segmentation_benchmark 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-2026-18287.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-18287 is a remote code execution vulnerability in Aeon's load_time_series_segmentation_benchmark method. The flaw arises from inadequate validation of a user-supplied string before it is used to execute Python code, allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code within the context of the current process. Exploitation requires user interaction. Aeon has released a patch to fix 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 system compromise. The vulnerability requires user interaction but has a high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Aeon has issued an official update that corrects this vulnerability. Users should apply the update from the Aeon GitHub repository to remediate this issue. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
Technical Details
- Article Source
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Threat ID: 6a6b74c69c2644c7f84cc495
Added to database: 07/30/2026, 15:59:02 UTC
Last enriched: 07/30/2026, 16:09:04 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 01:44:59 UTC
Views: 2
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