CVE-2026-92747: cockpit-machines
Affects cockpit-machinesSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 5.0 Medium.
Data as of 7 Nov 2026, 23:24 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 5% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 18 Sep 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 7 Nov 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Ubuntu 26.10cockpit-machinespkg:deb/ubuntu/cockpit-machines?arch=source&distro=stonkingOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 26.04 LTScockpit-machinespkg:deb/ubuntu/cockpit-machines?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 24.04 LTScockpit-machinespkg:deb/ubuntu/cockpit-machines?arch=source&distro=nobleOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 22.04 LTScockpit-machinespkg:deb/ubuntu/cockpit-machines?arch=source&distro=jammyOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
Until a fix is available, limit local process inspection capabilities to trusted users only and restrict access to the host system during VM installation workflows to mitigate credential exposure risk.
Description
A vulnerability in cockpit-machines allows a local attacker with process inspection capabilities to expose sensitive guest VM credentials during the VM installation workflow. The issue arises because the install_machine.py script passes credentials as JSON command-line arguments, which can be viewed by processes with appropriate host visibility. The exposure is limited to the active installation period and requires local access with process inspection rights.