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)
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.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
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.
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)
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
Weaknesses
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
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.
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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