CVE-2026-18287 Aeon load_time_series_segmentation_benchmark Code Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening malicious files in the aeon library.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-18287?
CVE-2026-18287 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in aeon, published on 20 Aug 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Aeon load_time_series_segmentation_benchmark Code Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of aeon. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.
The specific flaw exists within the load_time_series_segmentation_benchmark method. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied string before using it to execute Python code. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-29159.
Weakness: CWE-94
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-18287?
How do I fix CVE-2026-18287?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-18287 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-2026-18287 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-18287 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qvfj-hqjq-cmgm.