CVE-2026-94574

A local cross-user code execution vulnerability exists in GNU wget (Windows builds from eternallybored.org) due to a hardcoded configuration file path (C:\msys64) that is writable by unprivileged users, allowing for arbitrary code execution via the use_askpass directive, potentially allowing local privilege escalation.

  • Published Sep 22, 2026
  • CVSS 7.8 high
  • 0.1% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS)

Affected software

CVE-2026-94574 at the National Vulnerability Database