CVE-2026-15816
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.30%
Last modified
CVE-2026-15816 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A flaw was found in dracut. The die() error-handling function writes its message into a shell script under the initramfs emergency-hook directory without properly shell-quoting it. EPSS estimates a 0.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A flaw was found in dracut. The die() error-handling function writes its message into a shell script under the initramfs emergency-hook directory without properly shell-quoting it. When the message contains data derived from the DHCP ROOT_PATH option, an attacker on the adjacent network who controls a rogue DHCP server can inject a command-substitution sequence that executes as root the next time dracut sources its emergency hook scripts during standard boot-failure handling.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hat | Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10 | All versions |
| Red Hat | Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10.0 Extended Update Support | All versions |
| Red Hat | Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 Extended Lifecycle Support | All versions |
| Red Hat | Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 | All versions |
| Red Hat | Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.4 Advanced Mission Critical Update Support | All versions |
| Red Hat | Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.4 Extended Update Support Long-Life Add-On | All versions |
| Red Hat | Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.6 Advanced Mission Critical Update Support | All versions |
| Red Hat | Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.6 Extended Update Support Long-Life Add-On | All versions |
| Red Hat | Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.8 Telecommunications Update Service | All versions |
| Red Hat | Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.8 Update Services for SAP Solutions | All versions |
| Red Hat | Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 | All versions |
| Red Hat | Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.2 Update Services for SAP Solutions | All versions |
| Red Hat | Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.4 Update Services for SAP Solutions | All versions |
| Red Hat | Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.6 Extended Update Support | All versions |
| Red Hat | Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform 4.13 | All versions |
| Red Hat | Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform 4.14 | All versions |
| Red Hat | Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform 4.16 | All versions |
| Red Hat | Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform 4.18 | All versions |
| Red Hat | Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform 4.19 | All versions |
| Red Hat | Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform 4.20 | All versions |
| Red Hat | Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform 4.21 | All versions |
| Red Hat | Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform 4.22 | All versions |
| Red Hat | Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 | All versions |
| Red Hat | Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform 4 | All versions |
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Awaiting Analysis
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-15816?
A flaw was found in dracut. The die() error-handling function writes its message into a shell script under the initramfs emergency-hook directory without properly shell-quoting it. When the message contains data derived from the DHCP ROOT_PATH option, an attacker on the adjacent network who controls a rogue DHCP server can inject a command-substitution sequence that executes as root the next time dracut sources its emergency hook scripts during standard boot-failure handling.
How severe is CVE-2026-15816?
CVE-2026-15816 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-15816?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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