Attack ChainAIDerived
Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata – not a confirmed exploit chain
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AccessGain local system access
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ExploitCraft malicious script input
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ExecutionBypass Galaxy Store input validation
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ImpactExecute arbitrary script with elevated privileges
Vulnerability Assessment
| Exploitation Conditions | Local access required with user-level privileges (PR:L). Galaxy Store versions prior to 4.6.02 lack input validation on script processing functions. Attacker must be authenticated local user. |
| Impact | CVSS 7.8 (HIGH). Attack vector: Local. Complexity: Low. Privileges required: Low. User interaction: None. Exploitable via local access. |
| Exploit ScenarioDerived | An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary script. |
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Alert meAnalysisAIv1 – Mar 12, 2026
Galaxy Store versions up to 4.6.02 contains a vulnerability that allows attackers to execute arbitrary script (CVSS 7.8).
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affects Galaxy Store. Improper input validation in Galaxy Store prior to version 4.6.02 allows local attacker to execute arbitrary script.
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CVSS VectorNVD
DescriptionCVE.org
Improper input validation in Galaxy Store prior to version 4.6.02 allows local attacker to execute arbitrary script.
Executive ViewAI
Organizations using Galaxy Store face notable risk from CVE-2026-20976 rated CVSS 7.8. Exploitation could compromise the security of affected deployments. Organizations should apply vendor updates when available and consider compensating controls in the interim.
Apply vendor patch. If immediate patching is not feasible: (1) Implement network-level access controls to limit exposure; (2) Enable enhanced monitoring and alerting; (3) Apply principle of least privilege.
Threat Intelligence Overview
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Attack Technique
Remote Code Execution represents the critical moment when an attacker successfully runs arbitrary code on a target system without physical access.
Affected Products (CPE)CVE.org
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