PatchTheCVECVE-2026-5708: Unsanitized control of user-modifiable attributes in the session creation component in AWS Research and Engine
CVE-2026-5708 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting research and engineering studio. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Unsanitized control of user-modifiable attributes in the session creation component in AWS Research and Engineering Studio (RES) prior to version 2026.03 could allow an authenticated remote user to escalate privileges, assume the virtual desktop host instance profile permissions, and interact with AWS resources and services via a crafted API request. To remediate this issue, users are advised to upgrade to RES version 2026.03 or apply the corres
Why this priority
- High severity
- Public exploit reference
- On your watchlist
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 | 0.8% (top 42%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-915 |
| Published | 2026-04-06 |
| Last modified | 2026-07-24 |
Last updated 2026-07-24 · 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-2026-5708?
research and engineering studio: upgrade to 2026.03. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2026-5708 being exploited?
CVE-2026-5708 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-2026-5708 affect?
CVE-2026-5708 affects research and engineering studio. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Unsanitized control of user-modifiable attributes in the session creation component in AWS Research and Engineering Studio (RES) prior to version 2026.03 could allow an authenticated remote user to escalate privileges, assume the virtual de
How urgent is CVE-2026-5708?
Priority 55/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; On your watchlist
Software pages
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