CVE-2026-50772: An issue in Squirro Cognitive Search < 3.14.2 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-50772?

No fixed release is listed yet. Watch the vendor advisory and apply any mitigation shown on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-50772 being exploited?

CVE-2026-50772 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2026-50772 affect?

CVE-2026-50772 affects affected software. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). An issue in Squirro Cognitive Search < 3.14.2 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted payload to the password reset function.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-50772?

Priority 60/100. Critical severity; CISA SSVC: public proof of concept; CISA SSVC: automatable with total technical impact; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

CRITICAL 9.8REMOTE

CVE-2026-50772 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting affected software. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An issue in Squirro Cognitive Search < 3.14.2 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted payload to the password reset function.

Why this priority

Critical severity
CISA SSVC: public proof of concept
CISA SSVC: automatable with total technical impact
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.9% (top 40%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
Published	2026-08-17
Last modified	2026-10-23

Publisher (CNA): MITRE

Last updated 2026-10-23 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Timeline

2026-08-17 18:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-23 16:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

Exact fixes by distribution

Fedora 46 · python-streamlink · FIXED · 8.6.2-1.fc46 · FEDORA-2026-a56fcfdc08 · source

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-a56fcfdc08

Fedora ELN · valgrind · FIXED · 3.28.0-1.eln159 · FEDORA-2026-c593ef1d15 · source

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-c593ef1d15

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Write-up: github.com/Henkel-CyberVM/CVEs/tree/main/CVE-2026-50772

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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-2026-50772?

No fixed release is listed yet. Watch the vendor advisory and apply any mitigation shown on this page.

Is CVE-2026-50772 being exploited?

CVE-2026-50772 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-2026-50772 affect?

CVE-2026-50772 affects affected software. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). An issue in Squirro Cognitive Search < 3.14.2 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted payload to the password reset function.

How urgent is CVE-2026-50772?

Priority 60/100. Critical severity; CISA SSVC: public proof of concept; CISA SSVC: automatable with total technical impact; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

References

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