PatchTheCVECVE-2026-22536: The absence of permissions control for the user XXX allows the current configuration in the sudoers file to es
CVE-2026-22536 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.6) affecting affected software. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The absence of permissions control for the user XXX allows the current configuration in the sudoers file to escalate privileges without any restrictions
Why this priority
- High severity
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 8.6 (High) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.1% (top 97%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-269 |
| Published | 2026-01-07 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · 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-2026-22536?
No fixed release is listed yet. Watch the vendor advisory and apply any mitigation shown on this page.
Is CVE-2026-22536 being exploited?
CVE-2026-22536 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-2026-22536 affect?
CVE-2026-22536 affects affected software. Severity is high (CVSS 8.6). The absence of permissions control for the user XXX allows the current configuration in the sudoers file to escalate privileges without any restrictions
How urgent is CVE-2026-22536?
Priority 31/100. High severity