CVE-2026-64878 Command Injection

Critical 9.4 Published Updated

Attackers can execute arbitrary commands via unvalidated input in asset filter parameters, leading to remote code execution.

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-2026-64878?

CVE-2026-64878 is a critical command injection vulnerability in Tenable, Inc. Security Center, published on 21 Jul 2026. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Unvalidated input in asset filter parameters allows shell metacharacters to escape command argument handling, resulting in remote code execution as a low-privileged OS user via the Analysis REST endpoint.

Weakness: CWE-78

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-64878?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Tenable Security Center.

How do I fix CVE-2026-64878?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-64878 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-2026-64878 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-64878 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-c67m-vcwh-5fgw.

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