CVE-2026-118462
AIS update mechanism executes unverified code
Description
Update components download and execute code without proper authenticity verification, relying on ignored hashes or forgeable checksums. Some update paths also permit archive traversal or script execution.
INFO
Published Date :
Nov. 9, 2026, 12:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
Nov. 9, 2026, 12:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
a6d3dc9e-0591-4a13-bce7-0f5b31ff6158
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-118462
vulnerability.
Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the
products
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are
affected, the information is not represented in the table below.
No affected product recoded yet
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 4.0 | CRITICAL | a6d3dc9e-0591-4a13-bce7-0f5b31ff6158 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | CRITICAL | a6d3dc9e-0591-4a13-bce7-0f5b31ff6158 |
Solution
- Ensure proper authenticity verification for downloads.
- Validate component hashes and checksums.
- Restrict archive traversal capabilities.
- Prevent script execution from untrusted sources.
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CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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New CVE Received by a6d3dc9e-0591-4a13-bce7-0f5b31ff6158
Nov. 09, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Update components download and execute code without proper authenticity verification, relying on ignored hashes or forgeable checksums. Some update paths also permit archive traversal or script execution. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:H/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CWE CWE-494 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/118xxx/CVE-2026-118462.json">CVE-2026-118462</a> Added Reference https://www.acn.gov.it/portale/w/rilevate-vulnerabilita-in-prodotti-compugroup-medical Added Reference https://www.cgm.com/ita_it/magazine/articles/comunicati-stampa/piu-sicurezza-per-farmacie-studi-medici-e-pazienti-cgm-italia-risolve-potenziali-vulnerabilita-software-insieme-a-csirt-italia.html