CVE-2026-44193

Name: CVE-2026-44193
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-05-13T22:16:43.533+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.1/10EPSS 0.69%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-44193 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.1/10 on the CVSS scale. OPNsense is a FreeBSD based firewall and routing platform. Prior to 26.1.7, the XMLRPC method opnsense.restore_config_section fails to sanitize user supplied input leading to Remote Code Execution. EPSS estimates a 0.69% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

OPNsense is a FreeBSD based firewall and routing platform. Prior to 26.1.7, the XMLRPC method opnsense.restore_config_section fails to sanitize user supplied input leading to Remote Code Execution. This vulnerability is fixed in 26.1.7.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.69%

47.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-88

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Opnsense	Opnsense	< 26.1.7

References

https://github.com/opnsense/core/security/advisories/GHSA-xxp9-93cr-x54pExploit, Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/opnsense/core/security/advisories/GHSA-xxp9-93cr-x54pExploit, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 13, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-44193?

How severe is CVE-2026-44193?

CVE-2026-44193 has a CVSS score of 9.1/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.69% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-44193?

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