CVE-2026-44209
Description
A flaw was found in banks. This vulnerability, known as Server-Side Template Injection (SSTI), allows a remote attacker to achieve Remote Code Execution (RCE) on the host system. This occurs when applications using banks pass user-supplied strings directly as template arguments to the Prompt() function, which then renders these templates in an unsandboxed environment.
Statement
This Important flaw in the banks library allows remote code execution through Server-Side Template Injection (SSTI). The vulnerability arises when applications using banks pass unsanitized, user-supplied strings directly as template arguments to the Prompt() function, which then renders these templates in an unsandboxed environment. Exploitation requires the application to pass user-controlled data into Prompt() template function, which is not a standard procedure - limiting the attack's overall complexity.
Mitigation
To mitigate this issue, applications utilizing the `banks` library should avoid passing user-controlled data into `Prompt()` sink. This prevents malicious input from being interpreted as template code, thereby reducing the risk of Server-Side Template Injection and subsequent remote code execution. Recommended to update to patched version.
Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) Score Details
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The following CVSS metrics and score provided are preliminary and subject to review.
CVSS v3 Score Breakdown
| Red Hat | NVD | cve.org | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base Score | 7.5 | N/A | 7.5 |
| Attack Vector | Network | N/A | Network |
| Attack Complexity | High | N/A | High |
| Privileges Required | None | N/A | None |
| User Interaction | Required | N/A | Required |
| Scope | Unchanged | N/A | Unchanged |
| Confidentiality | High | N/A | High |
| Integrity Impact | High | N/A | High |
| Availability Impact | High | N/A | High |
Vector
Red Hat: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
cve.org: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Understanding the Weakness (CWE)
Confidentiality
Technical Impact: Read Application Data
Integrity
Technical Impact: Execute Unauthorized Code or Commands
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