CVE-2026-7865

CVE-2026-7865 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 7.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-88.

Key facts

Description

A hidden console command is vulnerable to command injection flaw when control characters are passed to its second argument.  A third party researcher Eugene Lim had discovered vulnerability in the way console command passes to a popen function call. Attackers with authenticated access to SSH console of Crestron devices may use to run underlying OS commands.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-7865?
A hidden console command is vulnerable to command injection flaw when control characters are passed to its second argument.  A third party researcher Eugene Lim had discovered vulnerability in the way console command passes to a popen function call. Attackers with authenticated access to SSH console of Crestron devices may use to run underlying OS commands.
How severe is CVE-2026-7865?
CVE-2026-7865 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 7.4, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2026-7865 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-7865?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2026-7865 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2026-7865 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-27394.
When was CVE-2026-7865 published?
CVE-2026-7865 was published on 2026-05-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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