CVE-2026-32772

Name: CVE-2026-32772
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-03-16T14:19:44.023+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.7/10EPSS 0.19%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-32772 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.7/10 on the CVSS scale. telnet in GNU inetutils through 2.7 allows servers to read arbitrary environment variables from clients via NEW_ENVIRON SEND USERVAR.. EPSS estimates a 0.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

telnet in GNU inetutils through 2.7 allows servers to read arbitrary environment variables from clients via NEW_ENVIRON SEND USERVAR.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.7/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.19%

8.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-669

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gnu	Inetutils	<= 2.7

References

https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/03/13/1Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/03/13/1Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 16, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-32772?

telnet in GNU inetutils through 2.7 allows servers to read arbitrary environment variables from clients via NEW_ENVIRON SEND USERVAR.

How severe is CVE-2026-32772?

CVE-2026-32772 has a CVSS score of 4.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-32772?

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