CVE-2026-41282
ProjectDiscovery Nuclei DSL Expression Injection Vulnerability
Description
ProjectDiscovery Nuclei 3 before 3.8.0 allows DSL expression injection. This affects use of -env-vars for multi-step templates against untrusted targets (not the default configuration).
INFO
Published Date :
April 20, 2026, 8:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
April 20, 2026, 8:16 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-41282
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | 8254265b-2729-46b6-b9e3-3dfca2d5bfca | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Nuclei to version 3.8.0 or later.
- Avoid using -env-vars with untrusted targets.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Apr. 20, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description ProjectDiscovery Nuclei 3 before 3.8.0 allows DSL expression injection. This affects use of -env-vars for multi-step templates against untrusted targets (not the default configuration). Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:N Added CWE CWE-94 Added Reference https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei/commit/6c803c74d193f85f8a6d9803ce493fd302cad0eb Added Reference https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei/commit/d2217320162d5782ca7cb95bef9dda17063818f3 Added Reference https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei/pull/7221 Added Reference https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei/pull/7321 Added Reference https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei/security/advisories/GHSA-jm34-66cf-qpvr