A privilege escalation vulnerability in a script used for network configuration allows a low-privileged local user to execute arbitrary commands as… (CVE-2026-44095)
CVE-2026-44095 is a critical privilege escalation vulnerability in a network configuration script that allows a low-privileged local user to execute arbitrary commands as root. It is classified as an OS Command Injection vulnerability (CWE-78). There are no affected versions or patches currently documented, and no known exploits exist in the wild. The vulnerability poses a high risk of full system compromise if exploited.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves a network configuration script that improperly handles input, enabling a local user with limited privileges to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges. The flaw is categorized under OS Command Injection (CWE-78), indicating that the script fails to safely sanitize or validate input before execution. No specific affected versions or patches have been identified, and no active exploitation has been reported. The vulnerability is considered critical due to the potential for complete system takeover by an attacker with local access.
Potential Impact
If exploited, a low-privileged local user could gain root-level command execution, leading to full system compromise. This could allow unauthorized access, modification, or destruction of system resources and data. However, no known exploits are currently active in the wild, and no affected versions or patches have been documented.
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 to trusted individuals and monitor for suspicious local activity related to network configuration scripts.
A privilege escalation vulnerability in a script used for network configuration allows a low-privileged local user to execute arbitrary commands as… (CVE-2026-44095)
Description
CVE-2026-44095 is a critical privilege escalation vulnerability in a network configuration script that allows a low-privileged local user to execute arbitrary commands as root. It is classified as an OS Command Injection vulnerability (CWE-78). There are no affected versions or patches currently documented, and no known exploits exist in the wild. The vulnerability poses a high risk of full system compromise if exploited.
CVSS v4.0
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves a network configuration script that improperly handles input, enabling a local user with limited privileges to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges. The flaw is categorized under OS Command Injection (CWE-78), indicating that the script fails to safely sanitize or validate input before execution. No specific affected versions or patches have been identified, and no active exploitation has been reported. The vulnerability is considered critical due to the potential for complete system takeover by an attacker with local access.
Potential Impact
If exploited, a low-privileged local user could gain root-level command execution, leading to full system compromise. This could allow unauthorized access, modification, or destruction of system resources and data. However, no known exploits are currently active in the wild, and no affected versions or patches have been documented.
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 to trusted individuals and monitor for suspicious local activity related to network configuration scripts.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-mw8x-6p3j-j9fh
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-44095"]
- Database Specific Severity
- HIGH
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
Threat ID: 6a6b72bb9c2644c7f8473cba
Added to database: 07/30/2026, 15:50:19 UTC
Last enriched: 08/15/2026, 05:13:34 UTC
Last updated: 09/13/2026, 22:01:34 UTC
Views: 122
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