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 23, 2026, 3:25 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
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] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [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
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-41282.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei/commit/6c803c74d193f85f8a6d9803ce493fd302cad0eb | Patch |
| https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei/commit/d2217320162d5782ca7cb95bef9dda17063818f3 | Patch |
| https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei/pull/7221 | Issue Tracking |
| https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei/pull/7321 | Issue Tracking |
| https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei/security/advisories/GHSA-jm34-66cf-qpvr | Vendor Advisory Mitigation |
| https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei/pull/7221 | Issue Tracking |
| https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei/pull/7321 | Issue Tracking |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-41282 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-41282
weaknesses.
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CVE-2026-41282 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Apr. 23, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:projectdiscovery:nuclei:*:*:*:*:*:go:*:* versions from (including) 3.0.0 up to (excluding) 3.8.0 Added Reference Type MITRE: https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei/commit/6c803c74d193f85f8a6d9803ce493fd302cad0eb Types: Patch Added Reference Type MITRE: https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei/commit/d2217320162d5782ca7cb95bef9dda17063818f3 Types: Patch Added Reference Type MITRE: https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei/pull/7221 Types: Issue Tracking Added Reference Type MITRE: https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei/pull/7321 Types: Issue Tracking Added Reference Type MITRE: https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei/security/advisories/GHSA-jm34-66cf-qpvr Types: Mitigation, Vendor Advisory Added Reference Type CISA-ADP: https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei/pull/7321 Types: Issue Tracking Added Reference Type CISA-ADP: https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei/pull/7221 Types: Issue Tracking -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Apr. 20, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei/pull/7221 Added Reference https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei/pull/7321 -
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