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CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:H/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
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CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:H/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
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Improper neutralization of argument delimiters in a command ('argument injection') vulnerability in upKeeper Solutions upKeeper Instant Privilege Access allows Hijacking a Privileged Thread of Execution.This issue affects upKeeper Instant Privilege Access: through 1.5.0.
AnalysisAI
Argument injection in upKeeper Instant Privilege Access through version 1.5.0 enables remote authenticated attackers to hijack privileged execution threads via manipulated command delimiters. The network-accessible attack vector combined with high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts across both vulnerable and subsequent systems creates critical risk for privilege escalation scenarios. …
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Vulnerability AssessmentAI
| Exploitation | Authenticated user with low privilege access to upKeeper Instant Privilege Access versions through 1.5.0. … Additional conditions and limiting factors are described in the full assessment. |
| Risk Assessment | The CVSS 4.0 base score of 9.0 reflects critical severity driven by comprehensive impact across confidentiality, integrity, and availability for both the vulnerable system and subsequent systems (VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H). … Full risk analysis with EPSS, KEV, and SSVC signal comparison available after sign-in. |
| Exploit Scenario | An authenticated attacker with low-level credentials to the upKeeper Instant Privilege Access system crafts malicious command arguments by injecting delimiter characters into privilege request parameters. When upKeeper processes the request to grant temporary elevated access, the injected delimiters cause the system to execute additional unintended arguments, hijacking the privileged execution thread. … |
| Remediation | Upgrade upKeeper Instant Privilege Access to a version newer than 1.5.0 that addresses CVE-2026-2449, consulting the vendor advisory at https://support.upkeeper.se/hc/en-us/articles/26783425404444-CVE-2026-2449-Improper-neutralization-of-argument-delimiters-in-a-command for specific patched release information and installation guidance. … Detailed patch versions, workarounds, and compensating controls in full report. |
Recommended ActionAI
Within 24 hours: Inventory all upKeeper Instant Privilege Access deployments and document current versions in use; restrict network access to the application to essential users only via firewall rules. …
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EUVD-2026-22248
GHSA-56r8-2cmq-4v45