CVE-2026-91841

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10

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CVE-2026-91841 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A flaw was found in NetworkManager-vpnc, a VPN plugin for NetworkManager. A local unprivileged user can exploit this vulnerability by injecting a newline character into the CA-File path.

Description

A flaw was found in NetworkManager-vpnc, a VPN plugin for NetworkManager. A local unprivileged user can exploit this vulnerability by injecting a newline character into the CA-File path. This manipulation allows the user to execute arbitrary commands as the root user, leading to local privilege escalation.

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Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

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

VendorProductVersions
GNOMENetworkManager-vpnc< *

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Timeline

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Status
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-91841?
A flaw was found in NetworkManager-vpnc, a VPN plugin for NetworkManager. A local unprivileged user can exploit this vulnerability by injecting a newline character into the CA-File path. This manipulation allows the user to execute arbitrary commands as the root user, leading to local privilege escalation.
How severe is CVE-2026-91841?
CVE-2026-91841 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity).
How do I fix CVE-2026-91841?
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