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NVD description
A vulnerability in the PESpin file format parser of ClamAV could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause a DoS condition, or possibly other expanded impacts, resulting from memory corruption on an affected device. This vulnerability is due to improper boundary checks for content in PESpin files during scanning, which may result in an out-of-bounds buffer write. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by submitting a crafted file that contains PESpin content to be scanned by ClamAV on an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to cause the ClamAV scanning process to terminate, resulting in a DoS condition on the affected software.
Priority
MEDIUM
Exploitation
NONE
PoC
YES
Patch
AVAILABLE
Momentum
RISING
If you run products in this scope, you should treat this CVE as relevant to your environment.
| Date | Total | Labels |
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| 2026-07-02 | 1 | Patch1 |
| 2026-07-09 | 1 | General1 |
| 2026-07-11 | 1 | General1 |
| 2026-08-17 | 2 | Disclosure2 |
| 2026-08-18 | 4 | Disclosure1General1Patch1PoC1 |
| 2026-08-24 | 1 | Exploit1 |
https://www.securifera.com/blog/2026/08/07/file-drop-to-rce-cve-2026-20217/
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The link alone does not provide actionable details about the CVE, so classification defaults to general with low confidence.
File Drop to RCE – CVE-2026-20217 https://www.securifera.com/blog/2026/08/07/file-drop-to-rce-cve-2026-20217/
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A new RCE vulnerability (CVE‑2026‑20217) has been disclosed, with the article promising details via the provided link.
While we wait for my 0days to reach 90 day disclosure deadlines, here's a really fun memory corruption to root RCE in ClamAV via the ZendTo secure file sharing web app, CVE-2026-20217. GPT 5.6 Sol is a beast.
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CVE-2026-20217 is disclosed as a memory corruption vulnerability in ClamAV that enables root remote code execution via the ZendTo secure file sharing web app.
https://www.securifera.com/blog/2026/08/07/file-drop-to-rce-cve-2026-20217/
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The blog post announces CVE-2026-20217, a file‑drop–based remote code execution vulnerability, giving technical details but providing no PoC, exploit code, patch information, or evidence of active exploitation.
CVE-2026-20217: a vulnerability chain in ZendTo and ClamAV This article examines the vulnerability CVE-2026-20217 -> (https://dbugs.ptsecurity.com/vulnerability/CVE-2026-20217), involving an exploitation chain in the ZendTo application and the ClamAV antivirus engine, where the mechanism for scanning uploaded files through the antivirus daemon serves as an entry point for remote code execution (RCE). The primary attack vector relies on a publicly accessible file upload workflow that passes user-supplied data to ClamAV to analyze archives and nested objects. The key issue is ClamAV's improper handling of PE/archive structures, which allows an attacker to use a specially crafted file to corrupt the heap and subsequently gain control of execution. This results in code execution in the context of the ClamAV service ("clamav user") with a potential subsequent escalation to a higher privilege level, depending on the system configuration. Article: https://www.securifera.com/blog/2026/08/07/file-drop-to-rce-cve-2026-20217/ PoC: https://github.com/securifera/CVE-2026-20217 #dbugs_attacks
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CVE-2026-20217 is a remote code execution vulnerability in ClamAV triggered by malformed PE/archive files, with a publicly available PoC demonstrating the exploitation chain from ZendTo to ClamAV, but no evidence of current active exploitation or patch release.
@h4x0r_dz + POC https://github.com/securifera/CVE-2026-20217
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A Proof of Concept for CVE-2026-20217 has been shared via a GitHub repository, with no additional technical exploitation or patch details provided.
إسقاط ملف واحد قد يكون كافيًا للوصول إلى RCE في CVE-2026-20217. أهمية هذه الثغرة لا تكمن في رفع الملف فقط، بل في المسار الذي يحوّل وجوده على النظام إلى تنفيذ أوامر عن بُعد. القيمة التقنية هنا هي فهم نقطة الانتقال بين File Drop و Remote Code Execution: أين يُخزَّن الملف؟ من يقرأه؟ وما السياق الذي قد يؤدي إلى تشغيله؟ عمليًا، هذا النوع من الثغرات يستحق مراجعة صارمة لمسارات رفع الملفات، الصلاحيات، آليات المعالجة التلقائية، وتحديثات المورّدين. ما الضوابط التي تراها الأكثر فاعلية لمنع تحوّل File Drop إلى تنفيذ فعلي للكود؟ A file drop becomes a real security issue when it crosses the boundary into remote code execution. CVE-2026-20217 is a reminder that file-handling paths are not just storage concerns; they can become execution paths depending on permissions, processing logic, and runtime context. The technical value is in tracing the chain from file placement to code execution: write location, file type handling, automated processing, and privilege boundaries. For defenders, this means reviewing upload/drop locations, execution permissions, background parsers, and vendor patches with RCE risk in mind. Which control is most effective in breaking the chain between file drop and execution? https://www.securifera.com/blog/2026/08/07/file-drop-to-rce-cve-2026-20217/ #CVE #RCE #VulnerabilityResearch
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The post highlights how a file drop can trigger RCE via CVE‑2026‑20217, explains the technical chain of execution, and stresses reviewing vendor patches and upload controls to mitigate the risk.
After analyzing 54% of vulnerabilities from past week, CVE-2026-20217 has 7 articles published from different internet sources, no other cve has these many articles. More information here: https://cves.st00ee.com/ #vulnerability #CyberSecurity #ThreatIntel #CVE #SecurityAlert
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The tweet notes that CVE-2026-20217 has received unusually many articles, referencing an external link, but provides no technical or operational details.
⚠️ Vulnerabilidades en productos Cisco ❗ CVE-2026-20217 ❗ CVE-2026-20214 ❗ CVE-2026-20191 ➡️ Más info: https://www.cert.gov.py/vulnerabilidades-en-productos-cisco-16/ https://t.co/AkC1AAqziU
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Tweet lists three Cisco CVEs and links to a site for more information, offering no further detail or actionable intelligence.
🚨 Cisco warns of multiple high-severity ClamAV flaws (advisory cisco-sa-clamav-88cFYyxR) letting remote attackers crash the AV engine via malformed files. Key CVEs: - CVE-2026-20216 - CVE-2026-20213 - CVE-2026-20214 - CVE-2026-20215 - CVE-2026-20217 - CVE-2026-20243 - CVE-2026-20244 These vulnerabilities are fixed in ClamAV 1.5.3 / 1.4.5. Cisco Security 📁 Windows hit hardest (CVSS 7.5), endpoints may need a reboot. No workarounds; patch Secure Endpoint Connector now.
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Cisco alerts to high‑severity ClamAV CVEs that allow remote attackers to crash the engine via malformed files; the issues are fixed in specific releases, and users are urged to patch despite no interim workaround.
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| Part | Vendor | Product | Version | Target SW | Target HW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| App | cisco | secure_endpoint | - | linux | - |
| App | cisco | secure_endpoint | - | macos | - |
| App | cisco | secure_endpoint | - | windows | - |
| App | clamav | clamav | - | - | - |