CVE-2026-27900: The Terraform Provider for Linode versions prior to v3.9.0 logged sensitive information including some passwor

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-27900?

linode provider: upgrade to 3.9.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-27900 being exploited?

CVE-2026-27900 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2026-27900 affect?

CVE-2026-27900 affects linode provider. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). The Terraform Provider for Linode versions prior to v3.9.0 logged sensitive information including some passwords, StackScript content, and object storage data in debug logs without redaction. Provider debug logging is not enabled by default

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-27900?

Priority 29/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 5.0UPGRADE

CVE-2026-27900 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting linode provider. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Terraform Provider for Linode versions prior to v3.9.0 logged sensitive information including some passwords, StackScript content, and object storage data in debug logs without redaction. Provider debug logging is not enabled by default. This issue is exposed when debug/provider logs are explicitly enabled (for example in local troubleshooting, CI/CD jobs, or centralized log collection). If enabled, sensitive values may be written to logs and

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 56%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-532
Published	2026-02-26
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: terraform

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-02-26 02:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 10:27 UTCUpdated Record last modified

terraform linode provider UPGRADE

Affected: < 3.9.0

Fixed in: 3.9.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy linode-provider || rpm -q linode-provider || linode-provider --version

2. UPGRADE to 3.9.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade linode-provider

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade linode-provider

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-27900?

linode provider: upgrade to 3.9.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-27900 being exploited?

CVE-2026-27900 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-2026-27900 affect?

CVE-2026-27900 affects linode provider. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). The Terraform Provider for Linode versions prior to v3.9.0 logged sensitive information including some passwords, StackScript content, and object storage data in debug logs without redaction. Provider debug logging is not enabled by default

How urgent is CVE-2026-27900?

Priority 29/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

Terraform vulnerabilities · Terraform providers vulnerabilities

References

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