MEDIUM
CVE-2026-42078
CWE-22Published: May 4, 2026· Updated: May 5, 2026
4.6
CVSS v3.1
EPSS:0.04%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:10.4th
Official Description
PPTAgent is an agentic framework for reflective PowerPoint generation. Prior to commit 418491a, PPTAgent is vulnerable to arbitrary file write and directory creation via markdown_table_to_image. This issue has been patched via commit 418491a.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-42078 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.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityLow
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2026-42078
CVSS Score4.6 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-22
CISA KEVNo
EPSS (30d)0.04%
PublishedMay 4, 2026
Related CVEs (CWE-22)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2026-42078 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
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