CVE-2026-85425: MOOS-IvP iSay through 24.8.1 contains a remote code execution vulnerability in the SAY_MOOS variable handler t
CVE-2026-85425 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting moos-ivp. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
MOOS-IvP iSay through 24.8.1 contains a remote code execution vulnerability in the SAY_MOOS variable handler that passes unsanitized text to a shell command. Attackers can publish SAY_MOOS messages containing backticks or command substitution syntax to execute arbitrary commands as the iSay process user.
Why this priority
- Critical severity
- CISA SSVC: automatable with total technical impact
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 9.8 (Critical) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.8% (top 22%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-78 |
| Published | 2026-09-03 |
| Last modified | 2026-10-14 |
Last updated 2026-10-14 · 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
Exact fixes by distribution
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-2026-85425?
moos-ivp: upgrade to newer than 24.8.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2026-85425 being exploited?
CVE-2026-85425 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-2026-85425 affect?
CVE-2026-85425 affects moos-ivp. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). MOOS-IvP iSay through 24.8.1 contains a remote code execution vulnerability in the SAY_MOOS variable handler that passes unsanitized text to a shell command. Attackers can publish SAY_MOOS messages containing backticks or command substituti
How urgent is CVE-2026-85425?
Priority 62/100. Critical severity; CISA SSVC: automatable with total technical impact; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
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