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CVE-2026-72538

HIGH · CVSS 8.8 EPSS 0.69% Public Exploit

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS · Published 2026-08-11 · Last synced 2026-08-16

CyberRota Analysis

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Authenticated users of PrefectHQ Prefect versions up to 3.8.2 are vulnerable to an argument injection flaw that permits remote code execution through the unsanitized branch field in the git_clone pull step. This vulnerability allows attackers to inject arbitrary git commands, potentially leading to unauthorized command execution on the Prefect server. Organizations using this software should prioritize patching to mitigate the risk of exploitation.

Public Exploit Signal

A public exploit, PoC, GitHub repository or Metasploit reference was detected for this CVE.

Detected Signals
remote code execution code execution
GitHub PoC Links

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CVE
CVE-2026-72538
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
8.8
EPSS
0.69%

Original NVD Description

An argument injection vulnerability in PrefectHQ Prefect through 3.8.2 allows authenticated users to achieve remote code execution via the git_clone pull step branch field. The branch parameter is passed directly to git pull without sanitization, enabling injection of arbitrary git arguments. This represents a distinct code path from the incomplete fix applied for CVE-2026-5366 and allows command execution on the Prefect server.