PatchTheCVECVE-2026-72579: An OS command injection vulnerability in NASA HyperCP (main branch) allows a network-adjacent attacker who can
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HIGH 7.5
CVE-2026-72579 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting affected software. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
An OS command injection vulnerability in NASA HyperCP (main branch) allows a network-adjacent attacker who can intercept or spoof responses from oceandata.sci.gsfc.nasa.gov to execute arbitrary system commands on the researcher's workstation.
Why this priority
- High severity
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.5 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | High |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.1% (top 35%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-78 |
| Published | 2026-08-10 |
| Last modified | 2026-10-23 |
Publisher (CNA): TuranSec
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Exact fixes by distribution
Fedora 46 · clementine · FIXED · 1.4.2-1.fc46 · FEDORA-2026-3e748ef4d3 · source
sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-3e748ef4d3
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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.