SEPTEMBER 20, 2026
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CVE-2026-44099

HIGH · CVSS 7.8 EPSS 0.23%

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

CyberRota Analysis

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A privilege escalation vulnerability exists that allows low-privileged local users to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges, potentially leading to complete system compromise. Organizations with systems that may be affected should prioritize patching this vulnerability to mitigate the risk of unauthorized access and control. This is particularly critical for environments where sensitive data or critical infrastructure is managed.

CVE
CVE-2026-44099
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
7.8
EPSS
0.23%

Original NVD Description

A privilege escalation vulnerability in the system configuration allows a low-privileged local user to execute arbitrary commands as root, resulting in full system compromise.