Vulnerability Description
Unsanitized input in an OS command in the virtual desktop session name handling in AWS Research and Engineering Studio (RES) version 2025.03 through 2025.12.01 might allow a remote authenticated actor to execute arbitrary commands as root on the virtual desktop host via a crafted session name. To remediate this issue, users are advised to upgrade to RES version 2026.03 or apply the corresponding mitigation patch to their existing environment.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon | Research And Engineering Studio | < 2026.03 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://aws.amazon.com/security/security-bulletins/2026-014-aws/Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/aws/res/issues/151ExploitIssue Tracking
- https://github.com/aws/res/releases/tag/2026.03Release Notes
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-5707?
CVE-2026-5707 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). Unsanitized input in an OS command in the virtual desktop session name handling in AWS Research and Engineering Studio (RES) version 2025.03 through 2025.12.01 might allow a remote authenticated actor...
How severe is CVE-2026-5707?
CVE-2026-5707 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-5707?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Amazon Research And Engineering Studio.