Description
NVIDIA OpenShell for Linux contains a vulnerability in its sandbox exec handler, where an attacker could cause an OS command injection. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to code execution, information disclosure, and data tampering.
Published: 2026-08-25
Score: 6.8 Medium
EPSS: 1.5% Low
KEV: No
Impact: OS command injection leading to code execution, information disclosure, and data tampering
Action: Assess and Monitor
AI Analysis

Impact

NVIDIA OpenShell for Linux contains an OS command injection flaw in its sandbox exec handler. An attacker who can trigger the vulnerable handler may execute arbitrary system commands, which can lead to remote code execution, exposure of confidential data, and modification of stored information. The weakness is a classic OS command injection (CWE-78).

Affected Systems

The vulnerability affects NVIDIA OpenShell on Linux platforms. No specific product versions are listed, so all current installations of this sandbox component are potentially impacted.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 6.8 indicates a moderate risk profile. The EPSS score of 1% indicates a low but non-zero likelihood of exploitation. The vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog. Based on the description, the attack vector likely requires the attacker to invoke the sandbox exec handler, suggesting local or privileged access is needed, though the exact prerequisites are not detailed in the advisory.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 26, 2026 at 14:40 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Check NVIDIA’s product‑security portal for a patched OpenShell release that addresses the command‑injection flaw and upgrade to that version as soon as it becomes available.
  • If no patch is published, disable or restrict the use of the sandbox exec handler by removing the feature or limiting its privileges.
  • Apply system‑level controls such as seccomp, AppArmor or SELinux policies to block unsafe system calls and confine the executable environment so that even if the handler is invoked, it cannot perform privileged actions.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 26, 2026 at 14:40 UTC.

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Advisories

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History

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 17:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Linux
Linux linux Kernel
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:nvidia:openshell:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Linux
Linux linux Kernel

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 21:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Nvidia
Nvidia openshell
Vendors & Products Nvidia
Nvidia openshell

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 19:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title OS Command Injection in NVIDIA OpenShell Leads to Code Execution

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 22:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title OS Command Injection in NVIDIA OpenShell Leads to Code Execution

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description NVIDIA OpenShell for Linux contains a vulnerability in its sandbox exec handler, where an attacker could cause an OS command injection. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to code execution, information disclosure, and data tampering.
Weaknesses CWE-78
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 6.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N'}


Subscriptions

Linux Linux Kernel
Nvidia Openshell
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: nvidia

Published:

Updated: 2026-08-26T18:03:55.405Z

Reserved: 2026-07-21T17:05:36.472Z

Link: CVE-2026-65086

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Updated: 2026-08-26T18:01:47.848Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Analyzed

Published: 2026-08-25T21:17:28.430

Modified: 2026-09-03T16:55:44.777

Link: CVE-2026-65086

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No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-08-28T20:34:25Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-78

    Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')