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CVE-2025-59172: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command Vulnerability
- Severity: high (CVSS 8.5 v4.0)
- Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
- EPSS: 0.3% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
- Public exploit or detection template: none known
- Published: 2026-07-27 · updated 2026-09-29
- Weakness: CWE-78
Description
Ericsson Packet Core Controller (PCC) versions prior to 1.38 contain an Improper Neutralization of Special Elements vulnerability allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code as root.
Affected products
- Ericsson Packet Core Controller (PCC): before 1.38 — fixed in 1.38
How to fix
Upgrade to a fixed version: Ericsson Packet Core Controller (PCC) 1.38. Check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
References
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