Bug 2493606 (CVE-2026-0685)

Summary: CVE-2026-0685 genshi: Genshi Template Engine: Remote Code Execution via Server-Side Template Injection
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A flaw was found in the Genshi Template Engine. This server-side template injection (SSTI) vulnerability in the expression evaluation component allows a remote attacker to achieve remote code execution (RCE). By sending crafted template expressions, an attacker can execute arbitrary code on the affected system.
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Description OSIDB Bzimport 2026-06-26 16:03:29 UTC
Server side template inject (SSTI) in the expression evaluation component in Genshi Template Engine version 0.7.9 allows a remote attacker to achieve remote code execution (RCE) via crafted template expressions.

Comment 4 Felix Schwarz 2026-08-01 07:33:31 UTC
I think this CVE is complete nonsense and therefore I suggest closing this issue. See my comment in bug 2508664 comment 1