CVE-2026-56004: obs-service-tar_scm: command injection via mercurial handler

Published Jul 2, 2026
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Updated

A shellcode injection in the mercurial handler of the obs tarscm source service before version 0.12.4 could be used by attackers able to provide a service file to execute code as the source service or the local user checking out the malicious services

Affected Software

1 affected component
Open Build Service obs-service-tar_scm<0.12.4

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade obs-service-tar_scm (obs tar_scm source service) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 0.12.4

Event History

Jul 2, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:54 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:54 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:17 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-56004?

CVE-2026-56004 has a high severity rating of 8.8.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-56004?

To fix CVE-2026-56004, upgrade Open Build Service obs-service-tar_scm to version 0.12.4 or later.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-56004?

CVE-2026-56004 is categorized as an OS Command Injection and Code Injection vulnerability.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2026-56004?

Users of Open Build Service obs-service-tar_scm versions prior to 0.12.4 are affected by CVE-2026-56004.

5

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2026-56004?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2026-56004 by providing a malicious _service file that allows command injection in the mercurial handler.

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