CVE-2026-19679 Improper Input Validation
Attackers can exploit insufficient filename sanitization in file uploads to execute arbitrary commands on Tenable Security Center.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-19679?
CVE-2026-19679 is a high-severity command injection vulnerability in Tenable, Inc. Security Center, published on 14 Aug 2026. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An input validation vulnerability exists in Security Center's file upload handling, where insufficient sanitization of uploaded filenames could contribute to a downstream command injection issue.
Weakness: CWE-78
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-19679?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Tenable Security Center.
How do I fix CVE-2026-19679?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-19679 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.
Is CVE-2026-19679 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-19679 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Other vulnerabilities in Tenable, Inc. Security Center
Sources
Also known as GHSA-85pp-h4r3-7q84.