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CVE-2026-85426

CRITICAL · CVSS 9.8 EPSS 0.61% Public Exploit

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS · Published 2026-09-03 · Last synced 2026-09-15

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The vulnerability allows attackers to exploit the uMemWatch component of MOOS-IvP by injecting shell metacharacters into client names, leading to the execution of arbitrary commands with the privileges of the uMemWatch process. This critical flaw poses a significant risk to systems using affected versions, particularly those that rely on MOOS-IvP for mission-critical operations. Organizations utilizing this software should prioritize immediate remediation to mitigate potential exploitation.

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CVE
CVE-2026-85426
Severity
CRITICAL
CVSS
9.8
EPSS
0.61%

Original NVD Description

MOOS-IvP uMemWatch through 24.8.1 constructs shell commands from attacker-chosen MOOS client names without sanitization. Attackers can inject shell metacharacters into client names to execute arbitrary commands as the uMemWatch process user through unquoted redirection targets in system calls.