Vulnerability Description
Unsanitized input in the FileBrowser API in AWS Research and Engineering Studio (RES) version 2024.10 through 2025.12.01 might allow a remote authenticated actor to execute arbitrary commands on the cluster-manager EC2 instance via crafted input when using the FileBrowser functionality. 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/150ExploitIssue Tracking
- https://github.com/aws/res/releases/tag/2026.03Release Notes
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-5709?
CVE-2026-5709 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). Unsanitized input in the FileBrowser API in AWS Research and Engineering Studio (RES) version 2024.10 through 2025.12.01 might allow a remote authenticated actor to execute arbitrary commands on the c...
How severe is CVE-2026-5709?
CVE-2026-5709 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-2026-5709?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Amazon Research And Engineering Studio.