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CVE-2026-18996
Published:August 06, 2026
Updated:September 01, 2026
A vulnerability has been found in cosmicstack-labs mercury-agent up to 1.1.12. This vulnerability affects the function PermissionManager.checkShellCommand of the file src/capabilities/permissions.ts of the component run_command Handler. Such manipulation leads to incorrect privilege assignment. The attack may be performed from remote. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.
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CVSS v4
Base Score:
2.1
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Attack Requirements
NONE
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Vulnerable System Confidentiality
LOW
Vulnerable System Integrity
LOW
Vulnerable System Availability
LOW
Subsequent System Confidentiality
NONE
Subsequent System Integrity
NONE
Subsequent System Availability
NONE
Exploit Maturity
POC
CVSS v3
Base Score:
6.3
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
LOW
Integrity
LOW
Availability
LOW
Exploit Maturity
PROOF-OF-CONCEPT
Weakness Type (CWE)
Incorrect Privilege Assignment
EPSS
Base Score:
0.24