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CVE-2026-16801Disclosure(devolutions / powershell_universal)

LOWCVSS 8.8 · HIGH

Signal is active with 1 mentions in latest observed window

Immediate actions

  • Patch devolutions powershell_universal systems immediately

Recommended action window: Monitor and triage in normal cycle

NVD description

Improper control of generation of code ('Code Injection') in the variables feature in Devolutions PowerShell Universal 2026.2.2 and earlier allows an authenticated user with variable write permission to execute arbitrary PowerShell code via a crafted variable value that is not properly escaped when written to the variables configuration file.

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0.5/ 10 priority

Sources & remediation

Vendor / third-party advisories
Weakness type (CWE)
CWE-94

Priority

LOW

Exploitation

NONE

PoC

NONE

Patch

AVAILABLE

Momentum

STABLE

Are you affected?

If you run products in this scope, you should treat this CVE as relevant to your environment.

  • powershell_universal

Threat summary

  • Patch or workaround signal is available
  • 2 mentions across 2 observed days
  • Momentum state: stable

What's happening

  • Patch or workaround mentioned in 1 signal
  • Technical details provided in 2 signals
  • Disclosure: 1 classified signal
  • Peaked 1d ago at 1 mentions (2026-07-25); latest day: 1
  • 2 total mentions across 2 days

Affected systems

Vendors
devolutions
Products
powershell_universal

Deep dive

Activity timeline2 mentions / 2d
00111Mentions · 2026-07-25: 1Mentions · 2026-07-27: 1Patch / Workaround · 2026-07-27: 1Technical Details · 2026-07-25: 1Technical Details · 2026-07-27: 107-2507-27
Signal classification2 categories
Disclosure
150.0%
Patch
150.0%
Referenced assets1 URL
By indicator
Classification over time
DateTotalLabels
2026-07-251
Disclosure1
2026-07-271
Patch1
Full discourse2 posts
  • CCB Alert@CCBalert
    Patch

    Warning: Multiple vulnerabilities in #Devolutions PowerShell Universal! Most critical #CVE-2026-16801 (CVSS:8.9) and #CVE-2026-16800 (CVSS:7.7) lead to code injection and #RCE! For more information visit: https://devolutions.net/security/advisories/DEVO-2026-0025 #Patch #Patch #Patch

    Post summary

    The notification highlights code injection and RCE vulnerabilities in Devolutions PowerShell Universal with CVSS scores and directs users to apply patches.

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  • ADK Cyber@ADKCyber
    Disclosure

    Organizations using Devolutions PowerShell Universal should review CVE-2026-16801 (CVSS 8.8 code injection) in versions 2026.2.2 and earlier. via NVD Recent High CVSS #CyberSecurity #InfoSec #Vulnerability https://t.co/fwo4hILgWs

    Post summary

    Tweet announces Devolutions PowerShell Universal CVE‑2026‑16801 with high CVSS 8.8 code injection severity, urging affected organisations to review it.

    0000031
    90 followersView on X
CPE platform detail1 entries

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