CVE-2026-48027: Nx Console Embedded Malicious Code Vulnerability

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CVE ID

CVE-2026-48027

Vulnerability Name

Nx Console Embedded Malicious Code Vulnerability

Project: Nx
Product: Nx Console

Date

Date Added: 2026-05-27
Due Date: 2026-06-10

Description

Nx Console contains an embedded malicious code vulnerability that allowed a malicious version of Nx Console to be published. The compromised extension fetched an obfuscated payload that could harvested credentials from multiple sources on disk and in memory.

Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?

Unknown

Action

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Additional Notes

This vulnerability could affect an open-source component, third-party library, protocol, or proprietary implementation that could be used by different products. For more information, please see: https://github.com/nrwl/nx-console/security/advisories/GHSA-c9j4-9m59-847w ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-48027