CVE-2026-85475: Software Security Vulnerability Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-wpwh-486h-5v3j
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CVSS 7.2
CWE-96
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2026-85475 is a HIGH (CVSS 7.2) security vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-96: Improper Neutralization of Directives in Statically Saved Code ('Static Code Injection')) affecting Software libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The weakness occurs when the product receives input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes code syntax before inserting the input into an executable resource, such as a library, configuration file, or template.. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2026-85475 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2026-85475
GHSA Identifier GHSA-wpwh-486h-5v3j
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.2
CWE Classification CWE-96: Improper Neutralization of Directives in Statically Saved Code ('Static Code Injection')
Affected Product Software
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 7.2

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required High (PR:H)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2026-85475

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Software dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

mvn dependency:tree

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2026-85475, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Software in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than the patched release), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree command inspects the resolved dependency graph declared in your project's POM files; it does not perform automated security scanning or inspect runtime dynamic classpaths. Always verify runtime container classpaths and shaded JARs.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-96: Improper Neutralization of Directives in Statically Saved Code ('Static Code Injection'), where the product receives input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes code syntax before inserting the input into an executable resource, such as a library, configuration file, or template. In Software, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

A flaw was found in the Ansible Automation Platform automation controller. The external logging (rsyslog) configuration is generated by interpolating user-controlled settings — LOG_AGGREGATOR_HOST, LOG_AGGREGATOR_MAX_DISK_USAGE_PATH and LOG_AGGREGATOR_RSYSLOGD_ERROR_LOG_FILE — into an rsyslog RainerScript config file without neutralizing RainerScript syntax. A privileged (superuser) user can inject rsyslog directives, including an omprog action, causing arbitrary command execution inside the control-plane rsyslog component. This allows disclosure of the controller SECRET_KEY and database credentials, decryption of all stored credentials, and full compromise of the control plane.

References

NVD — CVE-2026-85475 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-85475
access.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2026:71... WEB
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:71177
Software Security Information SECURITY
https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-85475
bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi WEB
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2528255

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-85475?
CVE-2026-85475 is a security vulnerability in Software classified as a security vulnerability vulnerability under CWE-96: Improper Neutralization of Directives in Statically Saved Code ('Static Code Injection').
Which Software versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches.
What version fixes CVE-2026-85475?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-85475?
CVE-2026-85475 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.2 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2026-85475?
CVE-2026-85475 is classified under CWE-96: Improper Neutralization of Directives in Statically Saved Code ('Static Code Injection') (The product receives input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes code syntax before inserting the input into an executable resource, such as a library, configuration file, or template.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2026-85475?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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