CVE-2026-92718
Severity CVSS v4.0:
HIGH
Type:
Unavailable / Other
Publication date:
16/09/2026
Last modified:
24/09/2026
Description
Nuclei versions before 3.11.1 cache template signature verification based only on file modification time without content checksums. Attackers can replace verified templates with unsigned malicious content and restore the original modification time to bypass signature checks and execute arbitrary operating system commands.
Impact
Base Score 4.0
7.00
Severity 4.0
HIGH
Base Score 3.x
7.30
Severity 3.x
HIGH
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
- https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei
- https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei/blob/v3.11.0/pkg/catalog/index/metadata.go#L78-L84
- https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei/blob/v3.11.0/pkg/templates/compile.go#L610-L624
- https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei/commit/9de96e4dda5a03da963b9ae6582f03ea55791a76
- https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei/issues/7663
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/nuclei-from-3.7.0-before-3.11.1-template-signature-bypass-via-modification-time-only-cache
- https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei/issues/7663


