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CVE-2026-90444: OS Command Injection in Malcolm

• Severity: high (CVSS 8.8 v3.1)
• 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: 2026-09-11 · updated 2026-10-02
• Weakness: CWE-78

Description

A file-transfer interface that requires valid credentials accepts attacker-controlled filenames without restricting shell metacharacters. An automated process later constructs and runs a system command using the uploaded file's name, allowing an authenticated attacker to embed and execute arbitrary operating system commands with the privileges of that process. This allows an attacker to read and modify ingested log data, and could provide a foothold for further movement within the internal network.

Affected products

• CISA Malcolm: before v26.06.0 — fixed in v26.06.0

How to fix

Upgrade to a fixed version: CISA Malcolm v26.06.0. Check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

References

• https://raw.githubusercontent.com/cisagov/CSAF/develop/csaf_files/OT/white/2026/icsa-26-254-01.json
• https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-26-254-01

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