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CVE-2026-18593 vxcontrol CVE debrief
A weakness has been identified in vxcontrol PentAGI up to 2.1.0, affecting an unknown part of the file backend/pkg/templates/prompts/pentester.tmpl of the component Tool Management Protocol Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to a sandbox issue. The attack requires a high level of complexity and is difficult to exploit. Users should review system configurations for potential vulnerabilities and ensure the installation is up to date. The CVE record was published on 2026-08-03T08:17:19.207Z and has not been modified since then. Additional verification tasks may be necessary due to limited source detail. The vendor, Unknown Vendor, was contacted but did not respond. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be used for attacks.
- Vendor
- vxcontrol
- Product
- PentAGI
- CVSS
- LOW 2.9
- CISA KEV
- Not listed in stored evidence
- Original CVE published
- 2026-08-03
- Original CVE updated
- 2026-08-03
- Advisory published
- 2026-08-03
- Advisory updated
- 2026-08-03
Who should care
Users of vxcontrol PentAGI up to 2.1.0 should verify their installations and configurations to ensure they are not vulnerable to this weakness. This includes reviewing system configurations for potential vulnerabilities, monitoring for suspicious activity, and ensuring the installation is up to date. Operators, platform administrators, vulnerability management teams, and security teams may be impacted by this vulnerability.
Technical summary
A weakness has been identified in vxcontrol PentAGI up to 2.1.0, affecting an unknown part of the file backend/pkg/templates/prompts/pentester.tmpl of the component Tool Management Protocol Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to a sandbox issue. The attack requires a high level of complexity and is difficult to exploit. Users should review system configurations for potential vulnerabilities and ensure the installation is up to date.
Defensive priority
Verify the integrity of the vxcontrol PentAGI installation and ensure it is up to date; review system configurations for potential vulnerabilities.
Recommended defensive actions
- Verify the integrity of the vxcontrol PentAGI installation and ensure it is up to date
- Review system configurations for potential vulnerabilities
- Monitor for any suspicious activity related to the vxcontrol PentAGI system
- Confirm whether affected product deployments exist in managed environments and assign an owner for follow-up
- Review the supplied official advisory or CVE record to validate affected scope, severity, and vendor guidance
- Plan vendor-supported updates or mitigations through normal change control where exposure is confirmed
- Check relevant monitoring, detection, and logs for exposed assets that need extra review
Evidence notes
The CVE-2026-18593 record indicates a weakness in vxcontrol PentAGI up to 2.1.0, potentially leading to a sandbox issue. The attack requires a high level of complexity and is difficult to exploit. The vendor, Unknown Vendor, was contacted but did not respond. Users should verify the integrity of their installations, review configurations for potential vulnerabilities, and monitor for suspicious activity. Additional verification tasks may be necessary due to limited source detail.
Official resources
AI-assisted PatchSiren debrief based on the supplied source corpus. The CVE record was published on 2026-08-03T08:17:19.207Z and has not been modified since then.