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A local privilege escalation vulnerability in the init-script for user-applications allows a low-privileged local user to execute arbitrary commands… (CVE-2026-44093)

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High
Published: 07/30/2026 (07/30/2026, 09:31:17 UTC)
Source: GCVE Database

Description

CVE-2026-44093 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability in the init-script for user-applications. It allows a low-privileged local user to execute arbitrary commands as root, leading to full system compromise. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-78 (Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command). No patch or remediation information is currently provided. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.

CVSS v4.0

Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Attack Requirements
None
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Vuln. Confidentiality
High
Vuln. Integrity
High
Vuln. Availability
High
Subsq. Confidentiality
None
Subsq. Integrity
None
Subsq. Availability
None
Scope
X
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 07/30/2026, 20:07:18 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability involves a flaw in the init-script for user-applications that permits a local user with limited privileges to escalate their privileges to root by executing arbitrary commands. This results in complete system compromise. The vulnerability is identified as CWE-78, indicating command injection or improper command neutralization. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates local attack vector with low complexity and no user interaction required, with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No official patch or fix has been disclosed yet.

Potential Impact

A successful exploitation allows a low-privileged local user to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges, resulting in full system compromise. This can lead to unauthorized control over the affected system, including data theft, system modification, or denial of service.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict local user access and monitor for suspicious local activity related to the init-script for user-applications.

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Technical Details

Gcve Source
db.gcve.eu
Osv Id
GHSA-g352-vvxj-jq8m
Osv Schema Version
1.4.0
Aliases
["CVE-2026-44093"]
Ecosystems
[]
Database Specific Severity
HIGH
Cvss Version
4.0

Threat ID: 6a6b72bb9c2644c7f8473cc6

Added to database: 07/30/2026, 15:50:19 UTC

Last enriched: 07/30/2026, 20:07:18 UTC

Last updated: 07/31/2026, 02:51:53 UTC

Views: 2

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