CVE-2026-5140

Name: CVE-2026-5140
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-04-29T14:16:19.777+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.48%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-5140 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper neutralization of CRLF sequences ('CRLF injection') vulnerability in TUBITAK BILGEM Software Technologies Research Institute Pardus Update allows Authentication Bypass. This issue affects Pardus Update: from 0.6.3 before 0.6.4.. EPSS estimates a 0.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper neutralization of CRLF sequences ('CRLF injection') vulnerability in TUBITAK BILGEM Software Technologies Research Institute Pardus Update allows Authentication Bypass. This issue affects Pardus Update: from 0.6.3 before 0.6.4.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.48%

37.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-93

References

Timeline

Published: Apr 29, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-5140?

How severe is CVE-2026-5140?

CVE-2026-5140 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.48% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-5140?

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Source: NVD / NIST