remote code execution

[rɪˈmoʊt koʊd ɪɡˈzɛkjəʃən]
nounpl: remote code executions
execução remota de código
1. A cybersecurity vulnerability that allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code on a target system or application from a remote location without physical access
The developers patched the remote code execution vulnerability before it could be exploited in the wild.
Os desenvolvedores corrigiram a vulnerabilidade de execução remota de código antes que pudesse ser explorada.
2. An attack vector that enables unauthorized command execution on a compromised device over a network connection
The security audit revealed a critical remote code execution flaw in the web application's API.
A auditoria de segurança revelou uma falha crítica de execução remota de código na API da aplicação web.
This term is primarily used in technical and cybersecurity professional contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, the Portuguese translation 'execução remota de código' is becoming increasingly standardized in corporate IT departments, while tech startups often use the English acronym 'RCE'. In the United States, the term is almost always abbreviated as 'RCE' in professional security discussions and vulnerability reports. The term gained significant cultural prominence following major data breaches and represents a critical concern in modern cybersecurity discourse.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
RCEarbitrary code executioncode injectioncommand execution vulnerability
Antonyms / Antônimos
local executionphysical access requirement

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
execução remota de código
Standard technical term used in software development and cybersecurity contexts
São Paulo
execução remota de código / RCE
Tech hub commonly uses English acronym RCE alongside Portuguese translation
Portugal
execução de código remoto
Alternative word order sometimes used in European Portuguese
United States
remote code execution / RCE
Almost exclusively referred to by acronym in technical discussions

Related Words

vulnerabilityexploitcybersecuritymalwarezero-daypatchpayload

Related Idioms & Phrases

zero-day remote code execution
critical remote code execution flaw
remote code execution attack vector
remote code execution vulnerability disclosure
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