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CVE-2026-16526

HIGH · CVSS 8.8 EPSS 0.45% Public Exploit

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS · Published 2026-07-30 · Last synced 2026-08-29

CyberRota Analysis

AI-Generated

A vulnerability in the PCP linux_sockets module on Linux systems allows an attacker with initial code execution to exploit an unsecured internal connection, leading to potential privilege escalation and arbitrary command execution as root. Organizations using affected Linux distributions should prioritize patching this flaw to mitigate the risk of unauthorized access and control over their systems.

Public Exploit Signal

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

Detected Signals
exploit code execution

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CVE
CVE-2026-16526
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
8.8
EPSS
0.45%
Linux

Original NVD Description

A flaw in the PCP linux_sockets module exposes an unsecured internal connection. An attacker with initial code execution can exploit this to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary commands as root.