CVE-2026-35582 Details
Description
Emissary is a P2P based data-driven workflow engine. In versions 8.42.0 and below, Executrix.getCommand() is vulnerable to OS command injection because it interpolates temporary file paths into a /bin/sh -c shell command string without any escaping or input validation. The IN_FILE_ENDING and OUT_FILE_ENDING configuration keys flow directly into these paths, allowing a place author who can write or modify a .cfg file to inject arbitrary shell metacharacters that execute OS commands in the JVM process's security context. The framework already sanitizes placeName via an allowlist before embedding it in the same shell string, but applies no equivalent sanitization to file ending values. No runtime privileges beyond place configuration authorship, and no API or network access, are required to exploit this vulnerability. This is a framework-level defect with no safe mitigation available to downstream implementors, as Executrix provides neither escaping nor documented preconditions against metacharacters in file ending inputs. This issue has been fixed in version 8.43.0.
A command injection vulnerability has been identified in the Emissary workflow engine, specifically in versions 8.42.0 and prior. The issue arises in the Executrix.getCommand() method, which constructs shell commands by directly inserting temporary file paths into a '/bin/sh -c' command string without proper escaping or input validation. This flaw allows a place author to inject arbitrary shell metacharacters that execute commands in the context of the JVM process. The vulnerability is exploited by manipulating the IN_FILE_ENDING and OUT_FILE_ENDING configuration keys, which are not sanitized before being used in command execution. The vulnerability requires no special privileges, API, or network access to exploit.
The vulnerability has been fixed in Emissary version 8.43.0. Users should update to this version to address the command injection issue.
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CISA-ADP
Assessed Apr 20, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://github.com/NationalSecurityAgency/emissary/commit/1faf33f2494c0128f250d7d2e8f2da99bbd32ae8 | [email protected] | Patch |
| https://github.com/NationalSecurityAgency/emissary/security/advisories/GHSA-3p24-9x7v-7789 | [email protected] | ExploitMitigationVendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-116 | Improper Encoding or Escaping of Output | [email protected] |
| CWE-78 | Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| nsa emissary | < 8.43.0 |
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Change History
4 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Apr 24, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Apr 18, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |