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CVE-2026-0542: Remote Code Execution in ServiceNow AI Platform
- Severity: critical (CVSS 9.2 v4.0)
- Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
- EPSS: 0.7% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
- Public exploit or detection template: none known
- Published: 2026-02-25 · updated 2026-06-17
- Weakness: CWE-653
Description
ServiceNow has addressed a remote code execution vulnerability that was identified in the ServiceNow AI platform. This vulnerability could enable an unauthenticated user, in certain circumstances, to execute code within the ServiceNow Sandbox. ServiceNow addressed this vulnerability by deploying a security update to hosted instances. Relevant security updates also have been provided to ServiceNow self-hosted customers and partners. Further, the vulnerability is addressed in the listed patches and hot fixes. While we are not currently aware of exploitation against customer instances, we recommend customers promptly apply appropriate updates or upgrade if they have not already done so.
Affected products
- ServiceNow AI Platform: before Australia; before Zurich Patch 5; before Zurich Patch 4 Hot Fix 3b; before Yokohama Patch 12; before Yokohama Patch 10 Hot Fix 1b; before Xanadu Patch 11 Hot Fix 1a — fixed in Australia, Xanadu Patch 11 Hot Fix 1a, Yokohama Patch 10 Hot Fix 1b, Yokohama Patch 12, Zurich Patch 4 Hot Fix 3b, Zurich Patch 5
How to fix
Upgrade to a fixed version: ServiceNow AI Platform Australia, Xanadu Patch 11 Hot Fix 1a, Yokohama Patch 10 Hot Fix 1b, Yokohama Patch 12. Check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
References
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