CVE-2026-85427: MOOS essential-moos pAntler through 10.0.1 contains a remote code execution vulnerability that allows unauthen

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-85427?

essential-moos: upgrade to newer than 10.0.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-85427 being exploited?

CVE-2026-85427 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-2026-85427 affect?

CVE-2026-85427 affects essential-moos. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). MOOS essential-moos pAntler through 10.0.1 contains a remote code execution vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary programs by publishing a crafted MISSION_FILE message to the MOOSDB. Attackers can publish

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-85427?

Priority 45/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This month

HIGH 8.1REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2026-85427 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.1) affecting essential-moos. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

MOOS essential-moos pAntler through 10.0.1 contains a remote code execution vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary programs by publishing a crafted MISSION_FILE message to the MOOSDB. Attackers can publish a mission file containing malicious Run entries that pAntler parses and executes via execvp() without authentication validation.

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.1 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 54%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-494
Published	2026-09-03
Last modified	2026-10-14

Publisher (CNA): VulnCheck · Vendor: themoos

Last updated 2026-10-14 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-09-03 23:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-14 15:08 UTCUpdated Record last modified

themoos essential-moos UPGRADE

Affected: <= 10.0.1

Fixed in: newer than 10.0.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy essential-moos || rpm -q essential-moos || essential-moos --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 10.0.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade essential-moos

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade essential-moos

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-85427?

essential-moos: upgrade to newer than 10.0.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-85427 being exploited?

CVE-2026-85427 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-2026-85427 affect?

CVE-2026-85427 affects essential-moos. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). MOOS essential-moos pAntler through 10.0.1 contains a remote code execution vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary programs by publishing a crafted MISSION_FILE message to the MOOSDB. Attackers can publish

How urgent is CVE-2026-85427?

Priority 45/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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