Vulnerability Description
The che-machine-exec service constructs a shell command by concatenating user-controlled input (the username and namespace fields from the /exec/init and /exec/config JSON endpoints) into a double-quoted sh -c "echo "..." > ..." invocation without any escaping. When che-machine-exec is run with authentication disabled (its default), any network-reachable attacker can achieve remote code execution in containers che-machine-exec is configured to access, via shell command substitution ($(...) or backticks).
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/eclipse-che/che-machine-exec/commit/a78541c29e5f48fd59a49cf20
- https://gitlab.eclipse.org/security/cve-assignment/-/work_items/476
- https://gitlab.eclipse.org/security/vulnerability-reports/-/work_items/359
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-114278?
CVE-2026-114278 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). The che-machine-exec service constructs a shell command by concatenating user-controlled input (the username and namespace fields from the /exec/init and /exec/config JSON endpoints) into a double-quo...
How severe is CVE-2026-114278?
CVE-2026-114278 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-114278?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.