Description
Aeon load_human_activity_segmentation_datasets Code Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of aeon. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.

The specific flaw exists within the load_human_activity_segmentation_datasets method. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied string before using it to execute Python code. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-29160.
Published: 2026-08-20
Score: 7.8 High
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
AI Analysis

Impact

The vulnerability in the load_human_activity_segmentation_datasets method stems from a lack of input validation before executing user‑supplied strings as Python code. This flaw falls under CWE-94 and permits a remote attacker to run arbitrary commands within the current process context. The potential impact is full compromise of the affected system, as any code injected can read, modify, or exfiltrate data and perform privileged actions, depending on the execution environment of the aeon process.

Affected Systems

This issue affects installations of the aeon toolkit, specifically the aeon product. No specific version range is supplied in the advisory; protected environments should verify the presence of the vulnerable method regardless of the aeon release.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 7.8 places the vulnerability in the Medium‑High category, indicating that exploitation would grant significant control to an adversary. The EPSS score is not available, so the current probability of exploitation cannot be quantified, but the vulnerability can only be abused when the target visits a malicious page or opens a malicious file, implying user interaction is required. The vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog, suggesting no widespread public exploitation is documented at this time.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 20, 2026 at 19:48 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Check the vendor’s website or contact support for a patch whenever one is released.
  • Restrict the use of the load_human_activity_segmentation_datasets method to trusted inputs only, ensuring it is not exposed to untrusted web content or files.
  • Configure the system to run the aeon process with the minimum required privileges to limit the damage an attacker could cause if the vulnerability is exploited.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 20, 2026 at 19:48 UTC.

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Advisories

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History

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Aeon
Aeon aeon
Vendors & Products Aeon
Aeon aeon

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Aeon load_human_activity_segmentation_datasets Code Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of aeon. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the load_human_activity_segmentation_datasets method. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied string before using it to execute Python code. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-29160.
Title Aeon load_human_activity_segmentation_datasets Code Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Weaknesses CWE-94
References
Metrics cvssV3_0

{'score': 7.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}


cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: zdi

Published:

Updated: 2026-08-20T16:20:29.435Z

Reserved: 2026-07-29T17:07:18.996Z

Link: CVE-2026-18286

cve-icon Vulnrichment

No data.

cve-icon NVD

Status : Received

Published: 2026-08-20T17:17:25.140

Modified: 2026-08-20T17:17:25.140

Link: CVE-2026-18286

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-08-20T20:00:05Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-94

    Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')