VDB-341958 · CVE-2026-0685 · GCVE-0-2026-0685

Edgewall Genshi special elements used in a template engine

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in Edgewall Genshi. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality. The manipulation results in improper neutralization of special elements used in a template engine. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-0685. The attack needs to be approached locally. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Edgewall Genshi (affected version unknown). Affected is an unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper neutralization of special elements used in a template engine vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-1336. The product uses a template engine to insert or process externally-influenced input, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements or syntax that can be interpreted as template expressions or other code directives when processed by the engine. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The advisory is available at kb.cert.org. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2026-0685. The exploitability is told to be easy. Local access is required to approach this attack. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. This vulnerability is assigned to T1221 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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Productinfo

Vendor

Edgewall

Name

Genshi

CPE 2.3info

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CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.3

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Improper neutralization of special elements used in a template engine
CWE: CWE-1336 / CWE-791 / CWE-790
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

01/20/2026 Advisory disclosed
01/20/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
01/20/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: kb.cert.org
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2026-0685 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-0685
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-341958

Entryinfo

Created: 01/20/2026 15:35
Changes: 01/20/2026 15:35 (47)
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Cache ID: 216::103