CVE-2026-64878: tenable, inc. security center OS Command Injection
CVSS: 9.9v3.1CriticalAnalyzed
Published 21-07-2026Last modified 24-07-2026
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2026-64878 is a critical (CVSS 9.9) OS Command Injection vulnerability in tenable, inc. security center. EPSS estimates a 0.80% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 55.7% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
9.9/10
010
Critical · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.80%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 21-07-2026PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 24-07-2026Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Unvalidated input in asset filter parameters allows shell metacharacters to escape command argument handling, resulting in remote code execution as a low-privileged OS user via the Analysis REST endpoint.
CVSS metrics
4 scores · 2 sources · 2 versionsCritical 9.4Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:HSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST9.4CriticalCVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
Critical 9.9Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST9.9CriticalCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS trend
Probability
0.80%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
56%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.80% on 19-09-2026
19-09-202619-10-2026
EPSS score0.80%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Tenable1 product
- security_center≥ 6.6.0, ≤ 6.8.0
Tenable, inc.1 product
- security center< 6.8.0
2 vendors · 2 products