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CVE-2026-50772

9.8
Critical
EPSS 0.52%Patch availableAug 19, 2026

RCE via password-reset payload in Squirro Cognitive Search <3.14.2

common questions

Is CVE-2026-50772 being exploited?

Not confirmed. CVE-2026-50772 does not appear in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, which records only exploitation that has been observed and reported publicly. That is evidence of absence of a report, not evidence the flaw is unattacked. EPSS currently estimates a 0.52% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How severe is CVE-2026-50772?

CVE-2026-50772 is rated Critical with a CVSS score of 9.8. Severity describes how bad exploitation would be, not how likely it is: pair it with exploitation evidence before deciding what to patch first.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-50772?

Yes. A fix has been recorded for CVE-2026-50772. The vendor advisory is the authority on the exact fixed version — apply it from there rather than from a summary.

What does CVE-2026-50772 affect?

CVE-2026-50772 affects Squirro Cognitive Search < 3.14.2. Confirm the exact affected versions against the vendor advisory before deciding you are exposed.

What should I do about CVE-2026-50772?

Upgrade to Squirro Cognitive Search 3.14.2 immediately; restrict access to password-reset endpoints until patched.

Exploitation status reflects CISA's KEV catalog as we last synced it. Check the catalog directly.

executive summary
technical analysis
affected
Squirro Cognitive Search < 3.14.2
impact

Remote code execution via crafted password-reset payload, enabling arbitrary code execution and potential full system compromise.

action required

Immediate action required

how to fix
Remediation steps are tailored for users whose stack is affected. Add this technology to your stack to see the fix checklist.
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