PatchTheCVECVE-2026-40502: OpenHarness prior to commit dd1d235 contains a command injection vulnerability that allows remote gateway user
CVE-2026-40502 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting openharness. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
OpenHarness prior to commit dd1d235 contains a command injection vulnerability that allows remote gateway users with chat access to invoke sensitive administrative commands by exploiting insufficient distinction between local-only and remote-safe commands in the gateway handler. Attackers can execute administrative commands such as /permissions full_auto through remote chat sessions to change permission modes of a running OpenHarness instance wit
Why this priority
- High severity
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 8.8 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.7% (top 23%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-862 |
| Published | 2026-04-16 |
| Last modified | 2026-10-26 |
Last updated 2026-10-26 · 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-2026-40502?
openharness: upgrade to 2026-04-13. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2026-40502 being exploited?
CVE-2026-40502 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-2026-40502 affect?
CVE-2026-40502 affects openharness. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). OpenHarness prior to commit dd1d235 contains a command injection vulnerability that allows remote gateway users with chat access to invoke sensitive administrative commands by exploiting insufficient distinction between local-only and remot
How urgent is CVE-2026-40502?
Priority 55/100. High severity; Public exploit reference
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