CVE-2026-0542 (GCVE-0-2026-0542)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-02-25 20:35 – Updated: 2026-02-26 15:53
VLAI
Title
Remote Code Execution in ServiceNow AI Platform
Summary
ServiceNow has addressed a remote code execution vulnerability that was identified in the ServiceNow AI platform. This vulnerability could enable an unauthenticated user, in certain circumstances, to execute code within the ServiceNow Sandbox.    ServiceNow addressed this vulnerability by deploying a security update to hosted instances. Relevant security updates also have been provided to ServiceNow self-hosted customers and partners. Further, the vulnerability is addressed in the listed patches and hot fixes. While we are not currently aware of exploitation against customer instances, we recommend customers promptly apply appropriate updates or upgrade if they have not already done so.
Severity
9.2 (Critical)
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:H/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
SSVC
Exploitation: none Automatable: no Technical Impact: total
CISA Coordinator (v2.0.3)
CWE
  • CWE-653 - Improper Isolation or Compartmentalization
Assigner
SN
References
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version
ServiceNow ServiceNow AI Platform Affected: 0 , < Australia (custom)
Affected: 0 , < Zurich Patch 5 (custom)
Affected: 0 , < Zurich Patch 4 Hot Fix 3b (custom)
Affected: 0 , < Yokohama Patch 12 (custom)
Affected: 0 , < Yokohama Patch 10 Hot Fix 1b (custom)
Affected: 0 , < Xanadu Patch 11 Hot Fix 1a (custom)
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Credits
Lockheed Martin - Red Team
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