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CVE-2026-22536

HIGHCVSS 8.6/10EPSS 0.12%

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CVE-2026-22536 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.6/10 on the CVSS scale. The absence of permissions control for the user XXX allows the current configuration in the sudoers file to escalate privileges without any restrictions. EPSS estimates a 0.12% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The absence of permissions control for the user XXX allows the current configuration in the sudoers file to escalate privileges without any restrictions

Metrics

CVSS 4.0
8.6/10

CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

EPSS Probability
0.12%

2.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-22536?
The absence of permissions control for the user XXX allows the current configuration in the sudoers file to escalate privileges without any restrictions
How severe is CVE-2026-22536?
CVE-2026-22536 has a CVSS score of 8.6/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.12% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-22536?
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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Source: NVD / NIST