Vulnerability Description
Unsanitized control of user-modifiable attributes in the session creation component in AWS Research and Engineering Studio (RES) prior to version 2026.03 could allow an authenticated remote user to escalate privileges, assume the virtual desktop host instance profile permissions, and interact with AWS resources and services via a crafted API request. 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/149ExploitMitigationIssue Tracking
- https://github.com/aws/res/releases/tag/2026.03Release Notes
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-5708?
CVE-2026-5708 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). Unsanitized control of user-modifiable attributes in the session creation component in AWS Research and Engineering Studio (RES) prior to version 2026.03 could allow an authenticated remote user to es...
How severe is CVE-2026-5708?
CVE-2026-5708 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-2026-5708?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Amazon Research And Engineering Studio.