CVE-2026-5965
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OS Command Injection in NewSoftOA Allows Arbitrary Command Execution

Publication date: 2026-04-21

Last updated on: 2026-05-19

Assigner: TWCERT/CC

Description
NewSoftOA developed by NewSoft has an OS Command Injection vulnerability, allowing unauthenticated local attackers to inject arbitrary OS commands and execute them on the server.

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Published
2026-04-21
Last Modified
2026-05-19
Generated
2026-07-06
AI Q&A
2026-04-21
EPSS Evaluated
2026-07-05
NVD
CVE-2026-5965
EUVD
EUVD-2026-24054

Affected Vendors & Products

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Vendor Product Version / Range
newsoft newsoftoa to 10.1.8.3 (exc)

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Exploitability

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CWE ID Description
CWE-78 The product constructs all or part of an OS command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended OS command when it is sent to a downstream component.

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Compliance Impact

The provided information does not specify how CVE-2026-5965 affects compliance with common standards and regulations such as GDPR or HIPAA.

Executive Summary

CVE-2026-5965 is a critical OS Command Injection vulnerability in NewSoftOA software developed by NewSoft. It allows unauthenticated local attackers to inject arbitrary operating system commands and execute them on the affected server.

The vulnerability affects versions of NewSoftOA prior to 10.1.8.3 and can be exploited without any privileges or user interaction.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability can have severe impacts including compromising the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system.

  • Attackers can execute arbitrary OS commands on the server.
  • No authentication, privileges, or user interaction are required to exploit this vulnerability.
  • The attack vector is network-based with low complexity, making it easier for attackers to exploit.
Mitigation Strategies

The recommended immediate step to mitigate this vulnerability is to update NewSoftOA to version 10.1.8.3 or later.

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