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Vulnerabilities

CVE-2026-28211

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The NVDA Dev & Test Toolbox is an NVDA add-on for gathering tools to help NVDA development and testing. A vulnerability exists in versions 2.0 through 8.0 in the Log Reader feature of this add-on. A m
CWE-943 — Weakness Type
Published: Feb 26, 2026  ·  Modified: Mar 5, 2026  ·  Source: NVD
CVSS v3
7.8
🔗 NVD Official
📄 Description (English)

The NVDA Dev & Test Toolbox is an NVDA add-on for gathering tools to help NVDA development and testing. A vulnerability exists in versions 2.0 through 8.0 in the Log Reader feature of this add-on. A maliciously crafted log file can lead to arbitrary code execution when a user reads it with log reader commands. The log reading command process speech log entries in an unsafe manner. Python expressions embedded in the log may be evaluated when when speech entries are read with log reading commands. An attacker can exploit this by convincing a user to open a malicious crafted log file and to analyze it using the log reading commands. When the log is read, attacker-controlled code may execute with the privileges of the current user.
This issue does not require elevated privileges and relies solely on user interaction (opening the log file). Version 9.0 contains a fix for the issue. As a workaround, avoid using log reading commands, or at least, commands to move to next/previous log message (any message or commands for each type of message). For more security, one may disable their gestures in the input gesture dialog.

🤖 AI Executive Summary

CVE-2026-28211 is a high-severity arbitrary code execution vulnerability in NVDA Dev & Test Toolbox versions 2.0-8.0 affecting the Log Reader feature. Maliciously crafted log files can execute arbitrary Python code when processed by log reading commands, requiring only user interaction to trigger. The vulnerability is patched in version 9.0, making immediate upgrade critical for organizations using NVDA accessibility tools in development environments.

📄 Description (Arabic)

🤖 AI Intelligence Analysis Analyzed: Apr 29, 2026 13:26
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia Impact Assessment
This vulnerability primarily impacts Saudi government IT development teams, financial institutions' development departments, and healthcare IT development units that utilize NVDA accessibility tools for inclusive software development. High-risk sectors include: (1) SAMA-regulated banking institutions with development teams using NVDA, (2) NCA-supervised government agencies developing digital services, (3) Healthcare sector IT development for accessibility compliance, (4) Telecom operators (STC, Mobily) with development environments. The attack vector is low-friction (user opens malicious log file), making social engineering attacks feasible against development teams. Organizations with accessibility-first development practices face elevated risk.
🏢 Affected Saudi Sectors
Government - IT Development Banking - Development Teams Healthcare - IT Development Telecommunications - Development Education - IT Development Financial Services - Development
⚖️ Saudi Risk Score (AI)
7.2
/ 10.0
🔧 Remediation Steps (English)
IMMEDIATE ACTIONS:
1. Identify all systems running NVDA Dev & Test Toolbox versions 2.0-8.0 across development environments
2. Restrict log file sharing and implement file validation procedures
3. Disable log reading gesture commands immediately as temporary mitigation

PATCHING GUIDANCE:
1. Upgrade NVDA Dev & Test Toolbox to version 9.0 or later on all affected systems
2. Verify upgrade completion and test log reading functionality post-patch
3. Document patch deployment across development teams

COMPENSATING CONTROLS (if immediate patching delayed):
1. Disable input gestures for log reading commands in NVDA settings
2. Implement file integrity monitoring for .log files in development directories
3. Restrict log file access to trusted internal sources only
4. Implement network segmentation isolating development environments

DETECTION RULES:
1. Monitor for Python eval() or exec() calls originating from NVDA processes
2. Alert on unexpected child process spawning from NVDA.exe
3. Log all NVDA add-on installations and version changes
4. Monitor for suspicious log file modifications in development directories
5. Track execution of Python code from log file processing contexts
🔧 خطوات المعالجة (العربية)
الإجراءات الفورية:
1. تحديد جميع الأنظمة التي تقوم بتشغيل NVDA Dev & Test Toolbox الإصدارات 2.0-8.0 عبر بيئات التطوير
2. تقييد مشاركة ملفات السجل وتنفيذ إجراءات التحقق من صحة الملفات
3. تعطيل أوامر إيماءات قراءة السجل فوراً كتخفيف مؤقت

إرشادات التصحيح:
1. ترقية NVDA Dev & Test Toolbox إلى الإصدار 9.0 أو أحدث على جميع الأنظمة المتأثرة
2. التحقق من اكتمال الترقية واختبار وظيفة قراءة السجل بعد التصحيح
3. توثيق نشر التصحيح عبر فرق التطوير

الضوابط البديلة (إذا تأخر التصحيح الفوري):
1. تعطيل إيماءات الإدخال لأوامر قراءة السجل في إعدادات NVDA
2. تنفيذ مراقبة سلامة الملفات لملفات .log في دلائل التطوير
3. تقييد الوصول إلى ملفات السجل للمصادر الداخلية الموثوقة فقط
4. تنفيذ تقسيم الشبكة لعزل بيئات التطوير

قواعد الكشف:
1. مراقبة استدعاءات Python eval() أو exec() الناشئة من عمليات NVDA
2. تنبيه عند توليد عملية فرعية غير متوقعة من NVDA.exe
3. تسجيل جميع تثبيتات إضافات NVDA وتغييرات الإصدار
4. مراقبة تعديلات ملفات السجل المريبة في دلائل التطوير
5. تتبع تنفيذ كود Python من سياقات معالجة ملفات السجل
📋 Regulatory Compliance Mapping
🟢 NCA ECC 2024
ECC 2024 A.5.1.1 - Information security policies and procedures ECC 2024 A.6.1.1 - Access control and user management ECC 2024 A.12.2.1 - Change management procedures ECC 2024 A.14.2.1 - Secure development practices
🔵 SAMA CSF
SAMA CSF ID.BE-1 - Asset management and inventory SAMA CSF PR.DS-6 - Data security and integrity SAMA CSF DE.CM-1 - Detection and monitoring SAMA CSF RS.RP-1 - Response planning
🟡 ISO 27001:2022
ISO 27001:2022 A.5.1 - Policies for information security ISO 27001:2022 A.6.1 - Organization of information security ISO 27001:2022 A.8.1 - Asset management ISO 27001:2022 A.14.1 - Secure development and maintenance
📊 CVSS Score
7.8
/ 10.0 — High
📊 CVSS Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack VectorL — Low / Local
Attack ComplexityL — Low / Local
Privileges RequiredN — None / Network
User InteractionR — Required
ScopeU — Unchanged
ConfidentialityH — High
IntegrityH — High
AvailabilityH — High
📋 Quick Facts
Severity High
CVSS Score7.8
CWECWE-943
Exploit No
Patch ✓ Yes
Published 2026-02-26
Source Feed nvd
Views 5
🇸🇦 Saudi Risk Score
7.2
/ 10.0 — Saudi Risk
Priority: HIGH
🏷️ Tags
CWE-943
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