CVE-2026-48027
CRITICALCVSS v3
9.8
CRITICAL
EPSS Score
26.8%
exploit probability
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
Nx Console is the user interface for Nx & Lerna. On 19 May 2026, a malicious version of Nx Console, 18.95.0, was published at 12:30 PM UTC and removed soon after at 12:48 PM UTC, leaving it available for ~18 minutes in Visual Studio Marketplace. For OpenVSX, the problem was detected later, and the compromised version was available from 12:33 UTC to 13:09 UTC (~36 minutes). Version 18.100.0 of Nx Console is not compromised and users may remediate by upgrading to that version.
Technical Details
- Published
- 5/27/2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-48027?
Nx Console is the user interface for Nx & Lerna. On 19 May 2026, a malicious version of Nx Console, 18.95.0, was published at 12:30 PM UTC and removed soon after at 12:48 PM UTC, leaving it available for ~18 minutes in Visual Studio Marketplace. For OpenVSX, the problem was detected later, and the compromised version was available from 12:33 UTC to 13:09 UTC (~36 minutes). Version 18.100.0 of Nx Console is not compromised and users may remediate by upgrading to that version.
Is CVE-2026-48027 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2026-48027 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 26.8%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2026-48027?
CVE-2026-48027 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity).
Is CVE-2026-48027 affecting your environment?
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