CVE-2026-48027 Nx Console Embedded Malicious Code
Attackers can execute arbitrary code via a compromised Nx Console extension version, requiring users to upgrade to a safe version.
- Exploited in the wild
- Since 27 May 2026
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-48027?
CVE-2026-48027 is a critical vulnerability in nrwl nx-console, published on 27 May 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Nx Console is the user interface for Nx & Lerna. On 19 May 2026, a malicious version of Nx Console, 18.95.0, was published at 12:30 PM UTC and removed soon after at 12:48 PM UTC, leaving it available for ~18 minutes in Visual Studio Marketplace. For OpenVSX, the problem was detected later, and the compromised version was available from 12:33 UTC to 13:09 UTC (~36 minutes). Version 18.100.0 of Nx Console is not compromised and users may remediate by upgrading to that version.
Weakness: CWE-506
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-48027?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Nx Nx Console.
How do I fix CVE-2026-48027?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-48027 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available. US federal agencies must fix it by 10 Jun 2026.
Is CVE-2026-48027 being exploited?
Yes. Attackers have exploited CVE-2026-48027 in the wild since at least 27 May 2026, including in ransomware campaigns.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-c9j4-9m59-847w.