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CRITICAL

CVE-2026-89040

CVSS v3

9.8

CRITICAL

EPSS Score

1.1 %

exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

—

SSVC status

Description

Tencent Mass Service Engine in Cluster (MSEC) allows a remote, unauthenticated attacker to send a crafted POST request including ../ and gain root access on the target device. An attacker who uploads a webshell can execute arbitrary code as root.

Technical details

Published
2026-09-15
Last Modified
2026-09-15

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-89040?

Tencent Mass Service Engine in Cluster (MSEC) allows a remote, unauthenticated attacker to send a crafted POST request including ../ and gain root access on the target device. An attacker who uploads a webshell can execute arbitrary code as root.

Is CVE-2026-89040 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2026-89040 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 1.1% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2026-89040?

CVE-2026-89040 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity).

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