Libgit2: [Unknown description] (CVE-2026-53583)
CVE-2026-53583 is a medium severity vulnerability affecting multiple specific versions of the libgit2 library as packaged in various Ubuntu releases. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5, indicating a network attack vector with low complexity and no privileges or user interaction required, impacting confidentiality and integrity but not availability. No detailed technical description or exploit information is available. There is no explicit vendor advisory or patch information provided, so patch status is not confirmed.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability, identified as CVE-2026-53583, affects numerous specific versions of the libgit2 library distributed with Ubuntu LTS and Pro releases from 14.04 through 26.04. The CVSS vector indicates it can be exploited remotely without privileges or user interaction, resulting in partial confidentiality and integrity impact. However, no detailed technical description or exploit details are provided. No patch or remediation information is included in the source data, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows an attacker to remotely impact the confidentiality and integrity of the affected system or data without requiring privileges or user interaction. There is no reported impact on availability. The medium severity score reflects a moderate risk level based on these factors. No active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no patch or official fix information is provided, users should monitor official Ubuntu security advisories for updates regarding this vulnerability.
Libgit2: [Unknown description] (CVE-2026-53583)
Description
CVE-2026-53583 is a medium severity vulnerability affecting multiple specific versions of the libgit2 library as packaged in various Ubuntu releases. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5, indicating a network attack vector with low complexity and no privileges or user interaction required, impacting confidentiality and integrity but not availability. No detailed technical description or exploit information is available. There is no explicit vendor advisory or patch information provided, so patch status is not confirmed.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.5medium
Affected software
pkg:deb/ubuntu/libgit2?arch=source&distro=esm-infra-legacy/trustypkg:deb/ubuntu/libgit2?arch=source&distro=esm-apps-legacy/xenialpkg:deb/ubuntu/libgit2?arch=source&distro=esm-apps/bionicpkg:deb/ubuntu/libgit2?arch=source&distro=esm-apps/focalpkg:deb/ubuntu/libgit2?arch=source&distro=esm-apps/jammypkg:deb/ubuntu/libgit2?arch=source&distro=noblepkg:deb/ubuntu/libgit2?arch=source&distro=resoluteRun on your own infrastructure? Check whether these packages are installed with threat-finder — our free open-source scanner.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability, identified as CVE-2026-53583, affects numerous specific versions of the libgit2 library distributed with Ubuntu LTS and Pro releases from 14.04 through 26.04. The CVSS vector indicates it can be exploited remotely without privileges or user interaction, resulting in partial confidentiality and integrity impact. However, no detailed technical description or exploit details are provided. No patch or remediation information is included in the source data, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows an attacker to remotely impact the confidentiality and integrity of the affected system or data without requiring privileges or user interaction. There is no reported impact on availability. The medium severity score reflects a moderate risk level based on these factors. No active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no patch or official fix information is provided, users should monitor official Ubuntu security advisories for updates regarding this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- UBUNTU-CVE-2026-53583
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.0
- Aliases
- []
- Ecosystems
- ["Ubuntu:Pro:14.04:LTS","Ubuntu:Pro:16.04:LTS","Ubuntu:Pro:18.04:LTS","Ubuntu:Pro:20.04:LTS","Ubuntu:Pro:22.04:LTS","Ubuntu:24.04:LTS","Ubuntu:26.04:LTS"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
Threat ID: 6a8c4c58acd9273b499bedbe
Added to database: 08/24/2026, 13:51:20 UTC
Last enriched: 08/24/2026, 14:09:37 UTC
Last updated: 08/24/2026, 22:52:12 UTC
Views: 2
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