CVE-2026-19679
Received Received - Intake

Security Center File Upload Command Injection

Publication date: 2026-08-14

Last updated on: 2026-08-14

Assigner: Tenable Network Security, Inc.

Description
An input validation vulnerability exists in Security Center's file upload handling, where insufficient sanitization of uploaded filenames could contribute to a downstream command injection issue.

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Published
2026-08-14
Last Modified
2026-08-14
Generated
2026-08-14
AI Q&A
2026-08-14
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-19679
EUVD
EUVD-2026-58741

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tenable security_center *

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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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Executive Summary

This vulnerability involves insufficient sanitization of uploaded filenames in Security Center's file upload handling. This could allow attackers to craft malicious filenames that lead to downstream command injection issues.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to execute arbitrary commands on the system hosting Security Center, potentially leading to unauthorized access, data theft, or system compromise. The high CVSS scores indicate significant risk.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access or data breaches, violating GDPR's integrity and confidentiality requirements or HIPAA's safeguards for protected health information. Non-compliance risks fines and legal consequences.

Mitigation Strategies

Disable file upload functionality in Security Center until a patch is applied. Monitor network traffic for unusual command execution patterns. Restrict user permissions to minimize potential impact.

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