CVE-2026-78971

Published Sep 8, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 4.6 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
In Halo <= 2.25.4, the plugin management feature allows users to install/update malicious plugins, which could let attackers execute any command with Halo process permissions.

Remediation

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First Time appeared Halo
Halo halo
Vendors & Products Halo
Halo halo
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Title Unrestricted Plugin Installation in Halo Enabling Remote Code Execution
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Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'poc', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

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Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 4.6, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N'}

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Title Unrestricted Plugin Installation in Halo Enabling Remote Code Execution
Weaknesses CWE-94
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Description In Halo <= 2.25.4, the plugin management feature allows users to install/update malicious plugins, which could let attackers execute any command with Halo process permissions.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Sep 14, 2026, 2:35 PM
Reserved
Aug 25, 2026, 12:00 AM
Status
Deferred
Published
Sep 8, 2026, 9:18 PM
Modified
Sep 14, 2026, 3:17 PM