CVE-2026-23920

Summary

Host and event action script input is validated with a regex (set by the administrator), but the validation runs in multiline mode. If ^ and $ anchors are used in user input validation, an injected newline lets authenticated users bypass the check and inject shell commands.

Affected Software

VendorProductVersion RangeStatus
ZabbixZabbix7.0.0 <= 7.0.21affected
ZabbixZabbix7.2.0 <= 7.2.14affected
ZabbixZabbix7.4.0 <= 7.4.5affected

Weaknesses

  • CWE-78: CWE-78 CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')

Workarounds

It is possible to use \A and \z anchors in the regex validation as a workaround.

ADP Enrichment

CISA ADP Vulnrichment

  • SSVC:
  • Exploitation: none
    • Automatable: no
    • Technical Impact: total

References