CVE-2026-48098 — HIGH (7.3)

Vulnerability Description

NexTor IP Changer is a command-line tool that leverages the Tor network to periodically rotate a user's IP address. Versions prior to 2.0.0 execute privileged system commands using `sudo` and `shell=True` directly inside application logic. In environments where passwordless sudo (`NOPASSWD`) is enabled, privileged commands may execute silently without explicit user confirmation. Version 2.0.0 fixes the issue.

CVSS Score

7.3

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

LOW

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-78 CWE-250

References

https://github.com/0x5t4l1n/NexTOR_IP_CHANGER/security/advisories/GHSA-fpxg-q9p5

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-48098?

CVE-2026-48098 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.3 (HIGH). NexTor IP Changer is a command-line tool that leverages the Tor network to periodically rotate a user's IP address. Versions prior to 2.0.0 execute privileged system commands using `sudo` and `shell=T...

How severe is CVE-2026-48098?

CVE-2026-48098 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-48098?

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