Vulnerability Description
Yamcs is a mission control framework. Prior to 5.12.8 and 5.13.2, Yamcs allows a user with SystemPrivilege.ControlArchiving to create a double-quoted StreamSQL column name that is interpolated into generated Java source by Expression.fillCode_InputDefVars and Expression.sanitizeName. A sum aggregate reaches yamcs-core/src/main/java/org/yamcs/yarch/streamsql/CompilableAggregateExpression.java and yamcs-core/src/main/java/org/yamcs/yarch/streamsql/funct/SumExpression.java through SelectExpression.compile, where Janino SimpleCompiler.cook compiles the injected source. POST /api/archive/{instance}:executeSql can therefore execute arbitrary Java in the Yamcs server process, exposing mission data and credentials and permitting telemetry tampering or denial of service. This issue is fixed in versions 5.12.8 and 5.13.2.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/yamcs/yamcs/commit/8c1070b12c0a6c003903325cb2a1013347e2dbde
- https://github.com/yamcs/yamcs/commit/b65a3d78178ba99a58b753feda6ecc3b5a694f13
- https://github.com/yamcs/yamcs/releases/tag/yamcs-5.12.8
- https://github.com/yamcs/yamcs/releases/tag/yamcs-5.13.2
- https://github.com/yamcs/yamcs/security/advisories/GHSA-3g44-3m7x-cgg2
- https://github.com/yamcs/yamcs/security/advisories/GHSA-3g44-3m7x-cgg2
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-55511?
CVE-2026-55511 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.1 (CRITICAL). Yamcs is a mission control framework. Prior to 5.12.8 and 5.13.2, Yamcs allows a user with SystemPrivilege.ControlArchiving to create a double-quoted StreamSQL column name that is interpolated into ge...
How severe is CVE-2026-55511?
CVE-2026-55511 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.1/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-55511?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.