CVE-2026-72579: NASA HyperCP - OS Command Injection via Malicious HTTP Response from Data Server

Published Aug 10, 2026
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Updated

An OS command injection vulnerability in NASA HyperCP (main branch) allows a network-adjacent attacker who can intercept or spoof responses from oceandata.sci.gsfc.nasa.gov to execute arbitrary system commands on the researcher's workstation.

Affected Software

1 affected component
nasa HyperCP=main branch

Event History

Aug 10, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:41 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:41 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:17 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-72579?

The severity of CVE-2026-72579 is classified as high with a score of 7.5.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-72579?

To fix CVE-2026-72579, ensure that your NASA HyperCP installation is updated to the latest version that addresses OS command injection vulnerabilities.

3

What types of attacks can be carried out due to CVE-2026-72579?

CVE-2026-72579 allows attackers to execute arbitrary system commands on a researcher's workstation through OS command injection.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2026-72579?

Users of NASA HyperCP who can access the Data Server and have network adjacency are affected by CVE-2026-72579.

5

What causes CVE-2026-72579?

CVE-2026-72579 is caused by improper parsing of server responses in the Source/OBPGSession.py handler allowing command injection.

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