CVE-2026-34387: fleetdm fleet · OS Command Injection
Affects fleetdm fleetSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 5.7 Medium : upgrade to 4.81.1 when convenient.
Data as of 30 Oct 2026, 11:52 UTC
- EPSS
- 1.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 71% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 4.81.1
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:UExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 27 Mar 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 30 Oct 2026.
What to do
Upgrade fleet and fleetdm/fleet to 4.81.1.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| fleetdmfleet | Affected
| Fixed in
|
GitHubfleetdm/fleetpkg:github/fleetdm/fleetOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
|
Check your own hosts for these packages with threat-finder (opens in a new tab), our free open-source scanner.
AI-suggested
To mitigate this vulnerability, organizations should immediately upgrade Fleet to version 4.81.1 or later, where the issue is patched. Additionally, restrict uninstall permissions to trusted administrators only, minimizing the risk of malicious uninstall triggers. Implement strict software package validation and signing policies to prevent installation or uninstallation of crafted packages. Employ endpoint protection solutions that monitor and block suspicious command execution patterns, especially those initiated by device management tools. Regularly audit and monitor Fleet logs for unusual uninstall activities or privilege escalations. Network segmentation can limit the impact of a compromised host. Finally, educate administrators about the risks of uninstalling untrusted software packages and enforce multi-factor authentication to reduce the risk of credential compromise that could facilitate exploitation.
Description
Fleet is open source device management software. Prior to 4.81.1, a command injection vulnerability in Fleet's software installer pipeline allows an attacker to achieve arbitrary code execution as root (macOS/Linux) or SYSTEM (Windows) on managed hosts when an uninstall is triggered for a crafted software package. Version 4.81.1 patches the issue.