RCE in Powerjob
CVE-2026-5739
A security flaw has been discovered in PowerJob 5.1.0/5.1.1/5.1.2. The affected element is the function GroovyEvaluator.evaluate of the file /openApi/addWorkflowNode of the component OpenAPI Endpoint. The manipulation of the argument nodeParams results in code injection. The attack can be executed remotely. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.
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CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.3 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.005 (41.8th percentile), scored .
Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 42nd percentile — 41.8% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.004 · newest: 0.005 · change: +0.001
Affected products
- Powerjob — versions 5.1.0, 5.1.1, 5.1.2
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- vuldb.com/vuln/355747 (technical-description, vdb-entry)
- vuldb.com/vuln/355747/cti (signature, permissions-required)
- vuldb.com/submit/786936 (third-party-advisory)
- github.com/PowerJob/PowerJob/issues/1168 (issue-tracking)
- github.com/PowerJob/PowerJob/ (product)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-5739?
- CVE-2026-5739 is a high-severity vulnerability in Powerjob, classified under Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component (Injection). CVSS score: 7.3/10. Published 2026-04-07.
- How severe is CVE-2026-5739?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.3 out of 10.