CVE-2026-79834 HPE NonStop SQL/MX SQLCAT - Unauthorized command execution vulnerability
An unauthenticated attacker can execute unauthorized commands in HPE NonStop SQL/MX SQLCAT, leading to potential system compromise.
- 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-2026-79834?
CVE-2026-79834 is a high-severity command injection vulnerability in Hewlett Packard Enterprise HPE NonStop SQL/MX SQLCAT, published on 15 Oct 2026. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A security vulnerability in HPE NonStop SQL/MX SQLCAT may allow an unauthenticated user to perform unauthorized command execution.
Weakness: CWE-20
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-79834?
How do I fix CVE-2026-79834?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-79834 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-2026-79834 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-79834 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3592-j456-fvpm.