CVE-2026-18667 Sensor Proxy Version 1.4.2 Fixes One Vulnerability
Remote attackers can execute code with elevated privileges by tricking operators into connecting the sensor to a malicious host.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-18667?
CVE-2026-18667 is a critical code injection vulnerability in Tenable, Inc. Sensor Proxy, published on 3 Aug 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A vulnerability in Tenable Sensor Proxy allows a remote attacker to execute code with elevated privileges by inducing an operator to connect the sensor to an attacker-controlled host.
Weakness: CWE-94
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-18667?
How do I fix CVE-2026-18667?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-18667 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-2026-18667 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-18667 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-24h7-mgmp-x4j6.