RCE
Remote code execution, where an attacker causes code to run on another system.
What RCE does not show
An agent with a shell tool can create equivalent impact without exploiting a traditional software bug.
Related terms in Security and privacy
Where an agent, a tool or a page can be turned against its operator, and the controls that limit the damage without proving safety.
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Questions about RCE
What is RCE?
Remote code execution, where an attacker causes code to run on another system.
What does RCE not show or guarantee?
An agent with a shell tool can create equivalent impact without exploiting a traditional software bug.
Which area of the glossary does RCE belong to?
Security and privacy: Where an agent, a tool or a page can be turned against its operator, and the controls that limit the damage without proving safety.
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