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CVE-2026-77120 - OS Command Injection in Operating System Console

CVE ID :CVE-2026-77120
Published : Sept. 9, 2026, 4:31 p.m. | 34 minutes ago
Description :CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability exists that could cause privilege escalation to root and unauthorized execution of administrative functions when an authenticated user with SSH enabled interacts with the operating system console that improperly processes user-controlled input.
Severity: 8.7 | HIGH
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