CVE-2026-52473

Deferred Deferred - Pending Action

Privilege Escalation in Wgcloud via ProcessBuilder Injection

Publication date: 2026-08-26

Last updated on: 2026-08-31

Assigner: MITRE

Description

An issue in Wgcloud 3.6.4 allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges via the content parameter is directly concatenated to the ProcessBuilder.

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Meta Information

Published

2026-08-26

Last Modified

2026-08-31

Generated

2026-09-16

AI Q&A

2026-08-27

EPSS Evaluated

2026-09-15

NVD

CVE-2026-52473

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
wgcloud	wgcloud	3.6.4

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-77	The product constructs all or part of a command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended command when it is sent to a downstream component.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability in Wgcloud 3.6.4 allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges by manipulating the content parameter, which is directly concatenated to the ProcessBuilder. This could enable unauthorized command execution or privilege escalation on the affected system.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow attackers to gain higher privileges on the system, potentially leading to unauthorized access, data theft, or further compromise of the system.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability allows remote privilege escalation via improper input handling in Wgcloud 3.6.4. It could potentially lead to unauthorized access or control of systems, which may violate data protection requirements under GDPR or HIPAA if sensitive data is exposed or altered.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Wgcloud to a patched version if available. If not, restrict network access to the application and monitor for unusual privilege escalation attempts. Disable the vulnerable parameter if possible.

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