CVE-2026-92718 Nuclei from 3.7.0 before 3.11.1 Template Signature Bypass via Modification-Time-Only Cache
Attackers can bypass template signature checks in Nuclei by modifying files while preserving timestamps, leading to arbitrary command execution.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-92718?
CVE-2026-92718 is a high-severity vulnerability in projectdiscovery nuclei, published on 16 Sep 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Nuclei versions before 3.11.1 cache template signature verification based only on file modification time without content checksums. Attackers can replace verified templates with unsigned malicious content and restore the original modification time to bypass signature checks and execute arbitrary operating system commands.
Weakness: CWE-347
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-92718?
How do I fix CVE-2026-92718?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-92718 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2026-92718 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-92718 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-77rj-h8wx-6cgq.