Is CVE-2026-26938 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2026-26938 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2026-26938 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2026-26938 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-26938?

CVE-2026-26938 has a CVSS score of 7.7 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2026-26938

CWE-1336Published: February 26, 2026· Updated: Mar 2, 2026

7.7

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.04%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:13.2th

Official Description

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements Used in a Template Engine (CWE-1336) exists in Workflows in Kibana which could allow an attacker to read arbitrary files from the Kibana server filesystem, and perform Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) via Code Injection (CAPEC-242). This requires an authenticated user who has the workflowsManagement:executeWorkflow privilege.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-26938 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 7.7.

The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.