A privilege escalation vulnerability in the system configuration allows a low-privileged local user to execute arbitrary commands as root, resulting… (CVE-2026-44099)
CVE-2026-44099 is a critical privilege escalation vulnerability categorized as an OS Command Injection (CWE-78) that allows a low-privileged local user to execute arbitrary commands as root. No affected software versions or patches have been specified yet. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves a flaw in system configuration that permits a low-privileged local user to escalate privileges by executing arbitrary commands with root privileges. It is classified under CWE-78 (OS Command Injection). The vulnerability has been assigned CVE-2026-44099 and is considered critical due to its impact. No specific affected software versions or patches have been identified or published. No active exploitation has been reported.
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. However, there are currently no known exploits in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict local user access and monitor for suspicious activity related to privilege escalation attempts.
A privilege escalation vulnerability in the system configuration allows a low-privileged local user to execute arbitrary commands as root, resulting… (CVE-2026-44099)
Description
CVE-2026-44099 is a critical privilege escalation vulnerability categorized as an OS Command Injection (CWE-78) that allows a low-privileged local user to execute arbitrary commands as root. No affected software versions or patches have been specified yet. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
CVSS v4.0
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves a flaw in system configuration that permits a low-privileged local user to escalate privileges by executing arbitrary commands with root privileges. It is classified under CWE-78 (OS Command Injection). The vulnerability has been assigned CVE-2026-44099 and is considered critical due to its impact. No specific affected software versions or patches have been identified or published. No active exploitation has been reported.
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. However, there are currently no known exploits in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict local user access and monitor for suspicious activity related to privilege escalation attempts.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-6wx6-cj8g-h6jg
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-44099"]
- Database Specific Severity
- HIGH
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
Threat ID: 6a6b72bc9c2644c7f8474553
Added to database: 07/30/2026, 15:50:20 UTC
Last enriched: 08/15/2026, 05:13:06 UTC
Last updated: 09/13/2026, 22:01:34 UTC
Views: 123
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