Vulnerability Description
A flaw was found in NetworkManager-vpnc, a VPN plugin for NetworkManager. A local unprivileged user can exploit this vulnerability by injecting a newline character into the CA-File path. This manipulation allows the user to execute arbitrary commands as the root user, leading to local privilege escalation.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-91841
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2533651
- https://gitlab.gnome.org/Archive/NetworkManager-vpnc/-/work_items/20
- https://gitlab.gnome.org/Archive/NetworkManager-vpnc/-/work_items/20
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-91841?
CVE-2026-91841 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). A flaw was found in NetworkManager-vpnc, a VPN plugin for NetworkManager. A local unprivileged user can exploit this vulnerability by injecting a newline character into the CA-File path. This manipula...
How severe is CVE-2026-91841?
CVE-2026-91841 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-2026-91841?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.