Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
NASA cFS v7.0.1 may allow an unauthenticated attacker to run arbitrary code when a malicious shared object is placed on target storage and loaded through Executive Services. Successful exploitation could expose sensitive information and alter system behavior. The supplied sources do not establish active exploitation or name a patch.
Executive priority
Treat confirmed cFS v7.0.1 exposure as an urgent investigation because the flaw can enable unauthenticated arbitrary code execution with high confidentiality and integrity impact. Prioritize systems with reachable Executive Services functionality or weak storage controls. Do not assume compromise solely from the CVSS score.
Technical view
CVE-2026-67979 is an incorrect access-control flaw (CWE-284) in the Executive Services dynamic application start path. The record assigns CVSS 3.1 score 9.1: network-accessible, low complexity, no privileges or user interaction, with high confidentiality and integrity impact but no scored availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely in NASA cFS v7.0.1 deployments using the affected dynamic application start functionality, particularly where an untrusted party can place a shared object on target storage. The bundle provides no CPEs or broader affected-version range, so exposure beyond v7.0.1 is unconfirmed.
Exploitation context
The documented attack requires placing a shared object on target storage and reaching the affected application start path. The CVSS vector characterizes exploitation as network-based, unauthenticated, and low complexity. CISA KEV inclusion is false, and the supplied sources provide no evidence of exploitation in the wild.
Researcher notes
The description and CVSS vector indicate serious remote exposure, but the supplied affected-product metadata is incomplete and lists vendor, product, and versions as unavailable. No CPE, fixed version, patch, proof of concept, or active-exploitation evidence is provided. Validate deployment-specific reachability and storage-write prerequisites without assuming broader version impact.
Mitigation direction
- Review NASA's linked issue and CVE record for current vendor remediation guidance.
- Restrict untrusted access to affected cFS interfaces and target storage.
- Limit dynamic application loading where operationally feasible until authoritative guidance is available.
- Monitor target storage for unexpected or unauthorized shared objects.
Validation and detection
- Inventory deployments and confirm whether NASA cFS v7.0.1 is present.
- Determine whether Executive Services dynamic application start functionality is enabled and reachable.
- Audit permissions governing shared-object placement on target storage.
- Review storage and application-start logs for unauthorized files or unexpected loading events.
- Confirm remediation against updated NASA guidance before closing the finding.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Critical
- CVSS
- 9.1 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N3.95.2CISA-ADPVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
9.1CriticalVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
Vulnerability timeline
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://github.com/nasa/cFS/issues/1057CVE reference, mitre
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CWE details
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Improper Access Control
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