CyberRota Analysis
This is a high severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.9. It affects Linux. Public exploit code or proof-of-concept references have been detected in its references.
Public Exploit Signal
A public exploit, PoC, GitHub repository or Metasploit reference was detected for this CVE.
GitHub PoC Links
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CVE
CVE-2026-44711
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
7.9
EPSS
0.17%
Linux
Original NVD Description
pam_usb provides hardware authentication for Linux using ordinary removable media. Prior to 0.8.7, symlink attacks on pad directory and pad files enable authentication bypass and root file corruption. This vulnerability is fixed in 0.8.7.