CVE-2026-85427
- Published3 Sept 2026
Description
MOOS essential-moos pAntler through 10.0.1 contains a remote code execution vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary programs by publishing a crafted MISSION_FILE message to the MOOSDB. Attackers can publish a mission file containing malicious Run entries that pAntler parses and executes via execvp() without authentication validation.
CVSS 3.1 breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HRemediation
No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.
References
- https://github.com/themoos/essential-moos
- https://github.com/themoos/essential-moos/blob/b897ea86dba8b61412dc48ac0cfb5ff34cdaf5f6/Essentials/pAntler/Antler.cpp#L95
- https://github.com/themoos/essential-moos/commit/e219f26710927f9c155a6b0dc11e3bd5f3da6730
- https://github.com/themoos/essential-moos/pull/17
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/moos-essential-moos-through-10.0.1-pantler-remote-code-execution-via-unauthenticated-mission-file
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Frequently asked
Is CVE-2026-85427 being actively exploited?
CVE-2026-85427 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.42%.
How severe is CVE-2026-85427?
CVE-2026-85427 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.1, rated high. EPSS estimates a 0.42% probability of exploitation.
How do I fix CVE-2026-85427?
Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.
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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.