CVE-2026-44073

5.0 MEDIUM

Published: May 21, 2026 Modified: May 21, 2026

Description

Authentication modules in Netatalk 1.5.0 through 4.4.2 fail to check the return value of seteuid(), which may allow a remote authenticated attacker to retain elevated privileges under error conditions.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0

Vector String

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

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

https://netatalk.io/security/CVE-2026-44073

Source: 33c584b5-0579-4c06-b2a0-8d8329fcab9c

1 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score

5.0 / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

0.2%

11th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-273

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