CVE-2026-92768: cockpit-machines
Affects cockpit-machinesSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 5.5 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:N/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 8 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, restrict local user access to process command-line arguments and limit user privileges to prevent unauthorized reading of process information.
Description
A vulnerability in cockpit-machines allows local attackers to read sensitive Virtual Machine credentials, including plaintext passwords, from process command-line arguments during VM creation or installation. This information disclosure occurs because passwords are passed directly on the command line, making them visible to other local users if process argument visibility is not restricted. Exploitation requires local access and precise timing. The flaw does not impact system integrity or availability.