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CVE-2026-23654 | GitHub: Zero Shot SCFoundation Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

CVE-2026-23654 — Zero Shot SCFoundation — Network code execution via dependency path

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CVE-2026-23654 | GitHub: Zero Shot SCFoundation Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

CVE-2026-23654 GitHub Zero Shot SCFoundation RCE exposes supply chain trust boundaries in network-executed dependency paths

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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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