Remote Code Execution in C-Kermit by OpenKermit
CVE-2026-129125

9.2CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Openkermit

Status
Vendor
CVE Published:
13 November 2026

What is CVE-2026-129125?

C-Kermit versions 6.0.192 and earlier than 11.1.515 are subject to a remote code execution vulnerability that permits Kermit clients to execute unauthorized shell commands on servers. This exploitation occurs by manipulating the REMOTE QUERY evaluation process. Attackers may leverage this vulnerability by sending crafted REMOTE QUERY commands, or by defining a macro through REMOTE ASSIGN and using the execute function to circumvent security measures that typically restrict command executions, including the nopush restriction and DISABLE HOST features.

Affected Version(s)

C-Kermit 6.0.192 < 11.1.515

References

CVSS V4

Score:
9.2
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
Physical
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

John Goerzen
John Goerzen
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