Vulnerability Description
STIGQter is an open-source reimplementation of DISA's STIG Viewer. From 0.1.2 to before 1.2.7, an attacker can achieve local code execution (LCE) with the privileges of the user running STIGQter. This requires user interaction: the victim must open the malicious .stigqter file and explicitly run the "Export HTML" action. This vulnerability is fixed in 1.2.7.
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/squinky86/STIGQter/security/advisories/GHSA-mcv5-5j7p-vqh7
- https://www.bitwizemusic.com/security/advisories/bve-2026-0007
- https://www.bitwizemusic.com/security/advisories/bve-2026-0007/
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-42881?
CVE-2026-42881 is a documented vulnerability. STIGQter is an open-source reimplementation of DISA's STIG Viewer. From 0.1.2 to before 1.2.7, an attacker can achieve local code execution (LCE) with the privileges of the user running STIGQter. This...
How severe is CVE-2026-42881?
CVSS scoring is not yet available for CVE-2026-42881. Check NVD for updates.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-42881?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.