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CVE-2026-4802

HIGHCVSS 8/10EPSS 1.02%

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CVE-2026-4802 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8/10 on the CVSS scale. A flaw was found in Cockpit. This vulnerability allows a remote attacker to achieve arbitrary command execution on the host by exploiting unsanitized user-controlled parameters within crafted links in the system logs user interface (UI). EPSS estimates a 1.02% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A flaw was found in Cockpit. This vulnerability allows a remote attacker to achieve arbitrary command execution on the host by exploiting unsanitized user-controlled parameters within crafted links in the system logs user interface (UI). An attacker can inject shell metacharacters and command substitutions into these parameters, leading to the execution of arbitrary shell commands on the affected system. This could result in a complete system compromise.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
8/10

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

EPSS Probability
1.02%

59.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.

VendorProductVersions
Red HatRed Hat Enterprise Linux 10All versions
Red HatRed Hat Enterprise Linux 10.0 Extended Update SupportAll versions
Red HatRed Hat Enterprise Linux 8All versions
Red HatRed Hat Enterprise Linux 8.6 Advanced Mission Critical Update SupportAll versions
Red HatRed Hat Enterprise Linux 8.6 Telecommunications Update ServiceAll versions
Red HatRed Hat Enterprise Linux 8.6 Update Services for SAP SolutionsAll versions
Red HatRed Hat Enterprise Linux 8.8 Telecommunications Update ServiceAll versions
Red HatRed Hat Enterprise Linux 8.8 Update Services for SAP SolutionsAll versions
Red HatRed Hat Enterprise Linux 9All versions
Red HatRed Hat Enterprise Linux 9.0 Update Services for SAP SolutionsAll versions
Red HatRed Hat Enterprise Linux 9.2 Update Services for SAP SolutionsAll versions
Red HatRed Hat Enterprise Linux 9.4 Extended Update SupportAll versions
Red HatRed Hat Enterprise Linux 9.6 Extended Update SupportAll versions

References

Timeline

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Status
Awaiting Analysis

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-4802?
A flaw was found in Cockpit. This vulnerability allows a remote attacker to achieve arbitrary command execution on the host by exploiting unsanitized user-controlled parameters within crafted links in the system logs user interface (UI). An attacker can inject shell metacharacters and command substitutions into these parameters, leading to the execution of arbitrary shell commands on the affected system. This could result in a complete system compromise.
How severe is CVE-2026-4802?
CVE-2026-4802 has a CVSS score of 8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.02% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-4802?
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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