CVE-2026-44096 — HIGH (7.8)

Vulnerability Description

A privilege escalation vulnerability in udhcpc allows a local user "charx-web" to execute arbitrary commands as root, resulting in full system compromise.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-78

References

https://www.certvde.com/en/advisories/VDE-2026-008/

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-44096?

CVE-2026-44096 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). A privilege escalation vulnerability in udhcpc allows a local user "charx-web" to execute arbitrary commands as root, resulting in full system compromise.

How severe is CVE-2026-44096?

CVE-2026-44096 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-44096?

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