AUGUST 15, 2026
Live Feed
Back to database
Case File

CVE-2026-15059

MEDIUM · CVSS 5.5 EPSS 0.12% Public Exploit

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS · Published 2026-08-10 · Last synced 2026-08-15

CyberRota Analysis

AI-Generated

Local unprivileged users can exploit a path traversal vulnerability in the systemd-oomd IPC API to terminate arbitrary local processes. This could lead to service disruptions and potential denial of service for applications relying on those processes. Organizations utilizing systemd-oomd should prioritize patching to mitigate this risk.

Public Exploit Signal

A public exploit, PoC, GitHub repository or Metasploit reference was detected for this CVE.

GitHub PoC Links
github.com ↗

Note: these links are listed for security research and verification purposes only.

CVE
CVE-2026-15059
Severity
MEDIUM
CVSS
5.5
EPSS
0.12%

Original NVD Description

Local unprivileged users can terminate arbitrary local processes via a systemd-oomd IPC API due to a missing path traversal validation.