Orval: Import-time RCE via query-parameter default -> zod module-level template literal
Critical vendor advisory
CVE-2026-72716
Summary
Orval: Import-time RCE via query-parameter default -> zod module-level template literal
Why it matters
GitHub has published a reviewed security advisory for orval. Prioritize it with other application dependency updates, especially because EPSS places it in the 42% percentile.
Operator check
Check whether orval is present in application dependency manifests, lockfiles, or build images. Review the GitHub advisory and upgrade to a patched version where available. CVSS score: 9.3. EPSS probability: 0.5%; percentile: 42%.
Sources
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