CVE-2026-55559

Yamcs is a mission control framework. Prior to 5.12.8 and 5.13.2, Yamcs inserts templateArgs from POST /api/instances and PATCH /api/instances/{instance} into YAML through VarStatement.append in yamcs-core/src/main/java/org/yamcs/templating/VarStatement.java without YAML-context escaping. The rendered configuration is parsed by YamcsServer.createInstance and loaded by YamcsServerInstance, allowing an attacker to inject a services entry for org.yamcs.ProcessRunner. Deployments without security.yaml expose the operation through the guest superuser, while secured deployments require SystemPrivilege.CreateInstances. Successful exploitation executes commands as the Yamcs service account. This issue is fixed in versions 5.12.8 and 5.13.2.
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Information

Published : 2026-08-28 20:18

Updated : 2026-09-08 21:08


NVD link : CVE-2026-55559

Mitre link : CVE-2026-55559

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-55559


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CWE
CWE-94

Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')

CWE-470

Use of Externally-Controlled Input to Select Classes or Code ('Unsafe Reflection')

CWE-1336

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements Used in a Template Engine