CVE-2026-65091: NVIDIA OpenShell for all platforms contains a vulnerability where a malicious gateway could cause OS command i

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-65091?

openshell: upgrade to newer than 0.0.33. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-65091 being exploited?

CVE-2026-65091 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-2026-65091 affect?

CVE-2026-65091 affects openshell. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). NVIDIA OpenShell for all platforms contains a vulnerability where a malicious gateway could cause OS command injection. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to code execution, data tampering, and information disclosure.

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HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2026-65091 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting openshell. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

NVIDIA OpenShell for all platforms contains a vulnerability where a malicious gateway could cause OS command injection. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to code execution, data tampering, and information disclosure.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	2.6% (top 15%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-78
Published	2026-08-25
Last modified	2026-09-02

Publisher (CNA): NVIDIA Corporation · Vendor: nvidia

Last updated 2026-09-02 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-08-25 21:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-09-02 00:07 UTCUpdated Record last modified

nvidia openshell UPGRADE

Affected: <= 0.0.33

Fixed in: newer than 0.0.33

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy openshell || rpm -q openshell || openshell --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.0.33 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade openshell

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade openshell

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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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-2026-65091?

openshell: upgrade to newer than 0.0.33. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-65091 being exploited?

CVE-2026-65091 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-2026-65091 affect?

CVE-2026-65091 affects openshell. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). NVIDIA OpenShell for all platforms contains a vulnerability where a malicious gateway could cause OS command injection. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to code execution, data tampering, and information disclosure.

How urgent is CVE-2026-65091?

Priority 52/100. High severity

Software pages

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