Aeon load_human_activity_segmentation_datasets Code Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Vulnerability Details
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of aeon. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.
The specific flaw exists within the load_human_activity_segmentation_datasets method. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied string before using it to execute Python code. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.
Additional Details
aeon has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://github.com/aeon-toolkit/aeon/commit/751918052c0cce266b4f7cd4b084408526efc015
Disclosure Timeline
- 2026-02-19 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
- 2026-07-29 - Coordinated public release of advisory
- 2026-07-29 - Advisory Updated
Credit
Mat Powell of TrendAI Zero Day Initiative
