Vulnerability Description
MOOS-IvP uMemWatch through 24.8.1 constructs shell commands from attacker-chosen MOOS client names without sanitization. Attackers can inject shell metacharacters into client names to execute arbitrary commands as the uMemWatch process user through unquoted redirection targets in system calls.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/moos-ivp/moos-ivp
- https://github.com/moos-ivp/moos-ivp/blob/1de9ae146cd63c209e8c3fd81611a4ed247297
- https://github.com/moos-ivp/moos-ivp/commit/0b2bd991b0ca7139b1edcf271473d33e7ecc
- https://github.com/moos-ivp/moos-ivp/pull/121
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/moos-ivp-through-24.8.1-umemwatch-command-i
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-85426?
CVE-2026-85426 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). MOOS-IvP uMemWatch through 24.8.1 constructs shell commands from attacker-chosen MOOS client names without sanitization. Attackers can inject shell metacharacters into client names to execute arbitrar...
How severe is CVE-2026-85426?
CVE-2026-85426 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-85426?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.