PatchTheCVECVE-2026-7865: A hidden console command is vulnerable to command injection flaw when control characters are passed to its sec
CVE-2026-7865 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.4) affecting affected software. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
A hidden console command is vulnerable to command injection flaw when control characters are passed to its second argument. A third party researcher Eugene Lim had discovered vulnerability in the way console command passes to a popen function call. Attackers with authenticated access to SSH console of Crestron devices may use to run underlying OS commands.
Why this priority
- High severity
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.4 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | High |
| Privileges needed | High |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.8% (top 45%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-88 |
| Published | 2026-05-05 |
| Last modified | 2026-07-24 |
Last updated 2026-07-24 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
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-2026-7865?
No fixed release is listed yet. Watch the vendor advisory and apply any mitigation shown on this page.
Is CVE-2026-7865 being exploited?
CVE-2026-7865 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-2026-7865 affect?
CVE-2026-7865 affects affected software. Severity is high (CVSS 7.4). A hidden console command is vulnerable to command injection flaw when control characters are passed to its second argument. A third party researcher Eugene Lim had discovered vulnerability in the way console command passes to a popen func
How urgent is CVE-2026-7865?
Priority 40/100. High severity