Vulnerability in Projectdiscovery Nuclei
CVE-2026-92718
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.
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CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.3 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.001 (1.9th percentile), scored .
Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 2nd percentile — 1.9% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.001 · newest: 0.001 · change: 0.000
Affected products
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei/issues/7663 (issue-tracking)
- github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei (product)
- github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei/blob/v3.11.0/pkg/templates/compile.go (technical-description)
- github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei/blob/v3.11.0/pkg/catalog/index/metadata.go (technical-description)
- github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei/commit/9de96e4dda5a03da963b9ae6582f03ea55791… (patch)
- www.vulncheck.com/advisories/nuclei-from-3.7.0-before-3.11.1-template-signature… (third-party-advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-92718?
- CVE-2026-92718 is a high-severity vulnerability in Projectdiscovery Nuclei, classified under Improper Verification of Cryptographic Signature. CVSS score: 7.3/10. Published 2026-09-16.
- How severe is CVE-2026-92718?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.3 out of 10.