CVE-2026-16526
A flaw in the PCP linux_sockets module exposes an unsecured internal connection. An attacker with initial code execution can exploit this to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary commands as root.
- Published Jul 30, 2026
- CVSS 8.8 high
- 0.6% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS)
- A fix is available
Affected software
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