CVE-2026-42881
High
Description
STIGQter is an open-source reimplementation of DISA's STIG Viewer. From 0.1.2 to before 1.2.7, an attacker can achieve local code execution (LCE) with the privileges of the user running STIGQter. This requires user interaction: the victim must open the malicious .stigqter file and explicitly run the "Export HTML" action. This vulnerability is fixed in 1.2.7.
SeverityHigh
CVSS8.4
Exploit probability—
ProductSTIGQter
PublishedMay 14, 2026
First seenMay 14, 2026
Weakness typeCWE-22Path traversalCWE-73CWE-73
How to fix
Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| squinky86 STIGQter | >= 0.1.2, < 1.2.7 | — |
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