CVSS v3
9.8
CRITICAL
EPSS Score
1.5 %
exploit probability
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
SadTalker contains an OS command injection vulnerability in the video muxing process where uploaded audio filenames are interpolated into ffmpeg commands without proper escaping. Attackers can upload audio files with shell metacharacters in the filename to break out of quoted arguments and execute arbitrary system commands when video generation occurs.
Technical details
- CVSS v3 Vector
- 3.1
- Published
- 2026-09-04
- Last Modified
- 2026-09-04
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2026-85696?
SadTalker contains an OS command injection vulnerability in the video muxing process where uploaded audio filenames are interpolated into ffmpeg commands without proper escaping. Attackers can upload audio files with shell metacharacters in the filename to break out of quoted arguments and execute arbitrary system commands when video generation occurs.
Is CVE-2026-85696 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2026-85696 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 1.5%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2026-85696?
CVE-2026-85696 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity), with vector string 3.1.
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