Due to a flaw in the execution order of scripts during shutdown, the firewall is terminated prematurely during system shutdown. (CVE-2026-44108)
CVE-2026-44108 is a critical vulnerability caused by improper execution order of shutdown scripts, which leads to premature termination of the firewall during system shutdown. This flaw creates a temporary window where internal services may be exposed externally. Unauthenticated remote attackers could exploit this exposure to gain access that might lead to full system compromise. No patch or official remediation is currently available for this issue.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability arises from a flaw in the execution order of scripts during system shutdown, causing the firewall to terminate prematurely. As a result, there is a temporary exposure window during shutdown where internal services become accessible from external networks. This exposure can be exploited by unauthenticated remote attackers to gain unauthorized access, potentially leading to full system compromise. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-696 (Incorrect Behavior Order). There is no patch or official fix available at this time, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Potential Impact
The premature termination of the firewall during shutdown creates a temporary security gap, allowing unauthenticated remote attackers to access internal services externally. This exposure could lead to unauthorized access and potentially full system compromise during the shutdown window.
Mitigation Recommendations
There is currently no patch or official remediation available for this vulnerability. Organizations should monitor vendor advisories for updates and consider implementing compensating controls to minimize exposure during system shutdown if possible.
Due to a flaw in the execution order of scripts during shutdown, the firewall is terminated prematurely during system shutdown. (CVE-2026-44108)
Description
CVE-2026-44108 is a critical vulnerability caused by improper execution order of shutdown scripts, which leads to premature termination of the firewall during system shutdown. This flaw creates a temporary window where internal services may be exposed externally. Unauthenticated remote attackers could exploit this exposure to gain access that might lead to full system compromise. No patch or official remediation is currently available for this issue.
CVSS v4.0
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability arises from a flaw in the execution order of scripts during system shutdown, causing the firewall to terminate prematurely. As a result, there is a temporary exposure window during shutdown where internal services become accessible from external networks. This exposure can be exploited by unauthenticated remote attackers to gain unauthorized access, potentially leading to full system compromise. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-696 (Incorrect Behavior Order). There is no patch or official fix available at this time, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Potential Impact
The premature termination of the firewall during shutdown creates a temporary security gap, allowing unauthenticated remote attackers to access internal services externally. This exposure could lead to unauthorized access and potentially full system compromise during the shutdown window.
Mitigation Recommendations
There is currently no patch or official remediation available for this vulnerability. Organizations should monitor vendor advisories for updates and consider implementing compensating controls to minimize exposure during system shutdown if possible.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-hj6x-rh93-r6v7
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-44108"]
- Database Specific Severity
- CRITICAL
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
Threat ID: 6a6b72b99c2644c7f8473990
Added to database: 07/30/2026, 15:50:17 UTC
Last enriched: 08/15/2026, 05:13:51 UTC
Last updated: 09/10/2026, 19:36:54 UTC
Views: 71
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