CVE-2026-23654 — Zero Shot SCFoundation — Network code execution via dependency path
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- Vulnerable third-party dependency enables remote code execution over a network
- Affects zero-shot-scfoundation versions before 0.1.1
- Patch immediately and review dependency trust boundaries now
Executive Summary
Severity: CVSS 8.8 | Internal Rating: High
Business Impact: Code execution, service disruption, data exposure, software supply chain concerns
Exploitability: Possible — network reachable, no privileges required, but user interaction is involved
Action Window: Patch now — dependency-layer exposure can scale quickly across environments
What is the vulnerability
- Type: Remote Code Execution
- Where: zero-shot-scfoundation GitHub repository dependency chain
- Trust Boundary: Software supply chain and execution boundary
This reflects how execution context and dependency trust can align across a sensitive trust boundary.
Affected Scope
| Area | Details |
|---|---|
| Product | Zero Shot SCFoundation |
| Deployment | Cloud / Dev / Hybrid |
| Versions | Before 0.1.1 |
| Preconditions | Reachable application path, dependency present, user interaction |
Attack Narrative
An actor reaches an exposed application surface.
The system processes content through a vulnerable dependency within its intended execution context.
That interaction crosses a supply chain trust boundary.
Outcome: code execution capability within the affected runtime context.
Detection Guidance
- Review application and service audit logs
- Monitor unusual child process or script activity
- Watch for unexpected outbound network behavior
- Track abnormal package or runtime events
Mitigation & Remediation
Primary: Upgrade to a fixed version immediately
Compensating Controls:
- Restrict outbound network access
- Reduce runtime privileges
- Limit untrusted content handling paths
- Review dependency allowlisting
Long-Term:
- Strengthen SBOM and dependency governance
- Audit execution boundaries in build and runtime flows
Risk Rating
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Likelihood | 4 |
| Impact | 5 |
| Detectability | 3 |
| Overall | High |
Notes: Supply chain trust and runtime context drive severity.
Stakeholder Impact
- CISO Office
- DevSecOps
- Platform Engineering
- Compliance
FAQ
- Are we affected? → If zero-shot-scfoundation below 0.1.1 is deployed
- What changed? → Dependency trust handling in runtime execution context
- What are we doing? → Updating dependencies and reviewing runtime controls
References
- Microsoft MSRC Advisory
- NVD
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