CVE-2026-44068 — HIGH (7.6)

Vulnerability Description

Incomplete sanitization of extended attribute (EA) path components in Netatalk 2.1.0 through 4.4.2 allows a remote authenticated attacker to write to files outside the intended metadata namespace via crafted EA names.

CVSS Score

7.6

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

LOW

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-22

References

https://netatalk.io/security/CVE-2026-44068

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-44068?

CVE-2026-44068 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.6 (HIGH). Incomplete sanitization of extended attribute (EA) path components in Netatalk 2.1.0 through 4.4.2 allows a remote authenticated attacker to write to files outside the intended metadata namespace via ...

How severe is CVE-2026-44068?

CVE-2026-44068 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-44068?

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