CVE-2026-44053 — HIGH (7.4)

Vulnerability Description

Netatalk 1.5.0 through 4.2.2 uses a broken cryptographic algorithm in the DHCAST128 UAM, which allows a remote attacker to obtain authentication credentials or impersonate a user via cryptanalytic attack.

CVSS Score

7.4

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

HIGH

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

NONE

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-327

References

https://netatalk.io/security/CVE-2026-44053

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-44053?

CVE-2026-44053 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.4 (HIGH). Netatalk 1.5.0 through 4.2.2 uses a broken cryptographic algorithm in the DHCAST128 UAM, which allows a remote attacker to obtain authentication credentials or impersonate a user via cryptanalytic att...

How severe is CVE-2026-44053?

CVE-2026-44053 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-44053?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.