CVE-2026-78971 Code injection in n/a
Attackers can execute arbitrary commands by installing malicious plugins in Halo CMS, leading to full process compromise.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-78971?
CVE-2026-78971 is a medium-severity code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 8 Sep 2026. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
In Halo <= 2.25.4, the plugin management feature allows users to install/update malicious plugins, which could let attackers execute any command with Halo process permissions.
Weakness: CWE-94
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-78971?
How do I fix CVE-2026-78971?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-78971 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-2026-78971 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-78971 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-46pq-cq8c-c7p9.