Nx Console Embedded Malicious Code Vulnerability (CVE-2026-48027)
Severity: critical · Patch status: unknown · Since 2026-05-27 · CVE-2026-48027
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. CISA added CVE-2026-48027 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on May 27, 2026, which means attackers are exploiting it in the wild. CISA reports known use in ransomware campaigns.
What to do
- Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
- US federal agencies must remediate by Jun 10, 2026 (BOD 22-01); treat that as the outer limit.
Sources
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