CVE entry · CVE-2026-48027
CVE-2026-48027: Nx Console Embedded Malicious Code Vulnerability
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.
- Actively exploited: added to CISA’s KEV catalog on May 27, 2026.
- Used by ransomware, according to CISA.
- Remediation deadline for US federal agencies: June 10, 2026.
Description from CISA’s KEV catalog.
What to do
- Check whether your estate includes Nx Console, including internet-facing devices.
- Apply the vendor’s patch or mitigations (references below). Failing that, isolate the product or stop using it, as CISA requires of US federal agencies.
- An exploited vulnerability has often been used before it was fixed: look for signs of compromise, especially on internet-facing devices.