PatchTheCVECVE-2026-104116: A missing authorization check in the illumos zones statistics daemon (zonestatd) allows a local user in any zo
CVE-2026-104116 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 1.9) affecting affected software. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
A missing authorization check in the illumos zones statistics daemon (zonestatd) allows a local user in any zone to disrupt zonestat in other zones and to determine which zones are running. The zonestatd door server procedure, zsd_server() in usr/src/cmd/zonestat/zonestatd/zonestatd.c, handles the ZSD_CMD_NEW_ZONE command, which is intended to be sent by zoneadmd, without checking the caller's credentials. Because the zonestatd door is accessible
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 1.9 (Low) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.1% (top 99%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-862 |
| Published | 2026-10-09 |
| Last modified | 2026-10-09 |
Last updated 2026-10-09 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2026-104116?
No fixed release is listed yet. Watch the vendor advisory and apply any mitigation shown on this page.
Is CVE-2026-104116 being exploited?
CVE-2026-104116 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2026-104116 affect?
CVE-2026-104116 affects affected software. Severity is low (CVSS 1.9). A missing authorization check in the illumos zones statistics daemon (zonestatd) allows a local user in any zone to disrupt zonestat in other zones and to determine which zones are running. The zonestatd door server procedure, zsd_server()
How urgent is CVE-2026-104116?
Priority 7/100. No elevated risk signals yet.