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CVE-2026-6819: HKUDS OpenHarness prior to PR #156 remediation exposes plugin lifecycle commands including /plugin install, /p

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CVE-2026-6819 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.

HKUDS OpenHarness prior to PR #156 remediation exposes plugin lifecycle commands including /plugin install, /plugin enable, /plugin disable, and /reload-plugins to remote senders by default. Attackers who gain access through the channel layer can remotely manage plugin trust and activation state, enabling unauthorized plugin installation and activation on the system.

Why this priority

  • High severity
  • Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score8.8 (High)
Attack vectorNetwork (remote)
Attack complexityLow
Privileges neededNone
User interactionRequired
EPSS exploit chance0.3% (top 78%)
CISA exploited listNo
WeaknessCWE-276
Published2026-04-21
Last modified2026-10-26
Publisher (CNA): VulnCheck · Vendor: hkuds

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Last updated 2026-10-26 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

hkuds openharness UPGRADE
Affected: < 0.1.7
Fixed in: 0.1.7
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy openharness || rpm -q openharness || openharness --version
2. UPGRADE to 0.1.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade openharness
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade openharness
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-2026-6819?

openharness: upgrade to 0.1.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-6819 being exploited?

CVE-2026-6819 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-2026-6819 affect?

CVE-2026-6819 affects openharness. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). HKUDS OpenHarness prior to PR #156 remediation exposes plugin lifecycle commands including /plugin install, /plugin enable, /plugin disable, and /reload-plugins to remote senders by default. Attackers who gain access through the channel lay

How urgent is CVE-2026-6819?

Priority 41/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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