Microsoft · util-linux LIBMOUNT_FORCE_MOUNT2 allows nosuid and noexec bypass
Affects MicrosoftSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited.
Data as of 6 Nov 2026, 11:23 UTC
Rated by Threat Radar · CVSS not yet scored by NVD
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 2% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
Exploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 22 Oct 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 6 Nov 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Red Hatutil-linuxpkg:rpm/util-linuxOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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Description
A vulnerability identified as CVE-2026-53614 affects util-linux version 3.0, specifically related to the LIBMOUNT_FORCE_MOUNT2 functionality. The issue allows bypassing the nosuid and noexec mount options, which are intended to restrict execution and privilege escalation on mounted filesystems. No CVSS score or detailed impact information is provided, and no known exploits are reported in the wild.