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CVE-2026-26030 Semantic Kernel RCE: Detection & IOCs

Semantic Kernel CVE-2026-26030 lets attacker-influenced agent input reach host code execution. 9 detection rules, 26 IOCs and a free Splunk SPL rule.

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Chapters

  1. 0:00The hookSemantic Kernel exposed: sandbox escape to RCE.
  2. 0:04The storyPython eval: filter sandbox escape.
  3. 0:11Attack pathMalicious prompt crafts filter; eval runs attacker code.
  4. 0:26AttributionNo threat actor is attributed.
  5. 0:31Indicators of compromise11 indicators to hunt: 1 domain, 2 URLs and 2 file names, and more.
  6. 0:38MITRE ATT&CK techniques25 ATT&CK techniques, from initial access to impact.
  7. 0:43Remediation6 steps now: Inventory every Semantic Kernel deployment.
  8. 0:50Detection rules9 detection rules, in SPL, KQL and Sigma.
Transcript

0:00Semantic Kernel exposed: sandbox escape to RCE.

0:05Python eval: filter sandbox escape.

0:08File plugin traversal writes to host.

0:11Malicious prompt crafts filter; eval runs attacker code.

0:15Dunder chain reaches subprocess or builtins.

0:18File plugin writes shell anywhere via path traversal.

0:21Persistence executes on next boot.

0:27No threat actor is attributed. Confidence: none.

0:3111 indicators to hunt: 1 domain, 2 URLs and 2 file names, and more.

0:3825 ATT&CK techniques, from initial access to impact.

0:436 steps now: Inventory every Semantic Kernel deployment.

0:519 detection rules, in SPL, KQL and Sigma.

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