PatchTheCVECVE-2023-26493: Cocos Engine is an open-source framework for building 2D & 3D real-time rendering and interactive content
CVE-2023-26493 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.1) affecting cocos-engine. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Cocos Engine is an open-source framework for building 2D & 3D real-time rendering and interactive content. In the github repo for Cocos Engine the `web-interface-check.yml` was subject to command injection. The `web-interface-check.yml` was triggered when a pull request was opened or updated and contained the user controllable field `(${{ github.head_ref }} – the name of the fork’s branch)`. This would allow an attacker to take over the GitHub Ru
Why this priority
- High severity
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2023-26493?
cocos-engine: upgrade to 2023-02-20. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2023-26493 being exploited?
CVE-2023-26493 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2023-26493 affect?
CVE-2023-26493 affects cocos-engine. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). Cocos Engine is an open-source framework for building 2D & 3D real-time rendering and interactive content. In the github repo for Cocos Engine the `web-interface-check.yml` was subject to command injection. The `web-interface-check.yml` was
How urgent is CVE-2023-26493?
Priority 55/100. High severity; Public exploit reference