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CVE-2026-29202: Insufficient input validation of the `plugin` parameter of the `create_user` plugin allows arbitrary Perl code execution...

HIGH CVSS 7.5

Published: May 8, 2026 | Last Modified: May 8, 2026

Description

Insufficient input validation of the `plugin` parameter of the `create_user` plugin allows arbitrary Perl code execution on behalf of the already authenticated account's system user.

Ghostwire Analysis — What This Means Practically

High CVSS score indicates significant risk — exploitation could lead to substantial data exposure or system compromise.

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Security Coverage (2 articles)

References

www.tenable.com/cve/CVE-2026-29202
www.cnnvd.org.cn/home/globalSearch?keyword=CVE-2026-29202