CVE-2026-92718 (GCVE-0-2026-92718)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-09-16 17:31 – Updated: 2026-09-16 17:31
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
Nuclei from 3.7.0 before 3.11.1 Template Signature Bypass via Modification-Time-Only Cache
Summary
Nuclei versions before 3.11.1 cache template signature verification based only on file modification time without content checksums. Attackers can replace verified templates with unsigned malicious content and restore the original modification time to bypass signature checks and execute arbitrary operating system commands.
Severity
CWE
- CWE-347 - Improper Verification of Cryptographic Signature
Assigner
References
6 references
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei/issues/7663 | issue-tracking |
| https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei | product |
| https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei/blob/v… | technical-description |
| https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei/blob/v… | technical-description |
| https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei/commit… | patch |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/nuclei-from-… | third-party-advisory |
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| projectdiscovery | nuclei |
Affected:
3.7.0 , < 3.11.1
(semver)
cpe:2.3:a:projectdiscovery:nuclei:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
Date Public
2026-08-17 00:00
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