CVE-2026-41880: OS Command Injection in R-SOFT DMS
R-SOFT DMS is vulnerable to OS Command Injection in the Optical Character Recognition (OCR) module. Multiple command execution functions accept user-controllable file paths without proper sanitization before passing them to the system shell via SSH. In current infrastructure the URL encoding neutralizes the injection during the standard web upload flow. An authenticated attacker who is able to trigger the OCR functionality for the uploaded file can execute OS commands within the context of a root user.
This issue was fixed in version v3.19-2862 and v3.17-2580.
Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
R-SOFT DMS has a critical command injection flaw in its OCR module. An authenticated user who can trigger OCR on an uploaded file may execute operating-system commands as root. The source notes the normal web upload path currently neutralizes the injection, reducing practical reach in that flow.
Executive priority
Treat as high-priority patching for any R-SOFT DMS deployment using OCR. Root-level command execution is severe, but practical exploitation appears constrained by authentication and the described upload-flow neutralization.
Technical view
CVE-2026-41880 is CWE-78 OS command injection. OCR command execution functions accept user-controlled file paths and pass them to a system shell via SSH without proper sanitization. CVSS 4.0 score is 9.0. Fixed versions are v3.19-2862 and v3.17-2580.
Likely exposure
Organizations running R-SOFT DMS with OCR functionality and authenticated users able to trigger OCR on uploaded files. Exposure details are incomplete: the record lists default status as unaffected and does not clearly define vulnerable version ranges beyond fixed versions.
Exploitation context
No active exploitation is reported in the provided sources, and this CVE is not listed as KEV. Exploitation requires authentication and OCR trigger capability. The advisory says standard web upload flow URL encoding neutralizes the injection in current infrastructure.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE record and CERT.PL advisory reference. The exact affected version range is not clearly stated. Avoid assuming exploitability through the standard web upload path because the source explicitly says URL encoding neutralizes that route.
Mitigation direction
Upgrade R-SOFT DMS to v3.19-2862 or v3.17-2580 where applicable.
Check R-SOFT SERWIS or CERT.PL guidance for branch-specific update instructions.
Restrict OCR access to trusted authenticated users until patched.
Review logs for unusual OCR activity or unexpected system-level behavior.
Validation and detection
Inventory all R-SOFT DMS deployments and enabled OCR modules.
Confirm each deployment version is v3.19-2862, v3.17-2580, or later vendor-fixed release.
Verify who can upload files and trigger OCR processing.
Document whether standard upload flow URL encoding is present in your deployment.
Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.
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CWE-78: Command execution behavior lookup
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Version
2.0.3
Exploitation: noneAutomatable: noTechnical Impact: total
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CWE-78 · source CWE mapping
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.