Description
An issue in Squirro Cognitive Search < 3.14.2 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted payload to the password reset function.
Published: 2026-08-17
Score: 9.8 Critical
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
AI Analysis

Impact

The vulnerability exists in the password reset functionality of Squirro Cognitive Search versions prior to 3.14.2. A crafted payload to the password reset endpoint can enable a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the host, potentially leading to full system compromise and data exfiltration. The issue originates from insufficient input validation, exposing the system to command or code injection attacks.

Affected Systems

Squirro Cognitive Search software, specifically any deployment running a version earlier than 3.14.2.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score is 9.8, indicating a critical severity. The EPSS score is < 1%, and the vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog, so the current exploitation probability is low. It is inferred that the attack vector is likely remote over HTTP/HTTPS, and that the password reset request does not require authentication.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 21, 2026 at 19:08 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Upgrade Squirro Cognitive Search to version 3.14.2 or later to apply the vendor fix.
  • If an upgrade is not immediately possible, temporarily disable the password reset API or restrict access to trusted IP ranges.
  • Implement input validation or sanitization on the reset endpoint to prevent injection, and monitor logs for suspicious password reset activity.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 21, 2026 at 19:08 UTC.

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History

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 19:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Remote Code Execution via Password Reset in Squirro Cognitive Search

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 23:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Remote Code Execution via Password Reset in Squirro Cognitive Search
Weaknesses CWE-20
CWE-79

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Weaknesses CWE-94
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 9.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'yes', 'Exploitation': 'poc', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Remote Code Execution via Password Reset in Squirro Cognitive Search
Weaknesses CWE-20
CWE-79

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description An issue in Squirro Cognitive Search < 3.14.2 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted payload to the password reset function.
References

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cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: mitre

Published:

Updated: 2026-08-18T18:32:49.922Z

Reserved: 2026-06-07T00:00:00.000Z

Link: CVE-2026-50772

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-08-18T18:31:27.910Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Deferred

Published: 2026-08-17T18:17:09.207

Modified: 2026-08-31T20:12:02.273

Link: CVE-2026-50772

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-08-21T19:15:04Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-94

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