CVE-2026-44073 — MEDIUM (5.0)

Vulnerability Description

Authentication modules in Netatalk 1.5.0 through 4.4.2 fail to check the return value of seteuid(), which may allow a remote authenticated attacker to retain elevated privileges under error conditions.

CVSS Score

5.0

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

HIGH

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

LOW

Availability

LOW

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-273

References

https://netatalk.io/security/CVE-2026-44073

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-44073?

CVE-2026-44073 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Authentication modules in Netatalk 1.5.0 through 4.4.2 fail to check the return value of seteuid(), which may allow a remote authenticated attacker to retain elevated privileges under error conditions...

How severe is CVE-2026-44073?

CVE-2026-44073 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-44073?

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