Insufficient input validation of the `plugin` parameter of the `create_user` plugin allows...
Summary
Code injection reported (CVE-2026-29202). Successful exploitation can lead to full system takeover. Exploitable via plugin.
Original description
The description as published by the source.
Insufficient input validation of the plugin parameter of the create_user plugin allows arbitrary Perl code execution on behalf of the already authenticated account's system user.
Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database NVD GitHub Advisory
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A vulnerability tracked as CVE-2026-29202 has been found.
Attackers can target a specific entry point like plugin over the network to misuse the product.
Successful exploitation can lead to full system takeover. CVSS score: 8.8/10.
What to do: apply the vendor's official patched release.
If unsure, ask your IT team or search "CVE-2026-29202" on the vendor's site.
CVE-2026-29202 — CWE-94 / CVSS v3 8.8
Attack vector: remote (network-reachable) / no user interaction
Attack surface: plugin / create_user
Plan: 1) Audit SBOM/dependencies, 2) Stage→prod upgrade, 3) Add WAF/proxy monitoring on affected endpoints, 4) Hunt IOCs in logs.
Refs: see the GHSA / vendor advisory / patched release linked on this page.
Arbitrary code execution (CWE-94) has been reported. Attackers reach the vulnerable code path via plugin.
Check the vendor advisory for the affected versions. Attack surface: plugin / create_user.
Severity: High (CVSS 8.8/10). Successful exploitation can lead to full system takeover.
Update to the patched release per vendor advisory.
Until the patch is applied: disable the affected feature, apply WAF rules, or restrict access via network ACLs.
Search webserver/proxy logs for unusual request patterns matching this CVE's known IOCs. Audit SBOM/dependencies to find affected services.
Response actions
Concrete steps and command examples for SOC/SRE teams to execute in order
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1Identify exposure identify
Audit SBOM/dependencies for affected components.資産台帳・SBOM・依存マニフェストで影響コンポーネントを特定する。
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2Post-deployment verification verify
Confirm patched version is live in productionパッチ適用後、ステージングで PoC または同等の悪用パターンを再現して脆弱性が閉じたことを確認。本番ではアクセスログ・WAF でアラート再発が無いか継続監視。
References
- web support@hackerone.com
- web nvd.nist.gov
- web github.com