CVE-2026-37526: AGL app-framework-binder (afb-daemon) through v19.90.0 allows any local process to execute privileged supervis

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-37526?

automotive grade linux: upgrade to newer than 17.1.12. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-37526 being exploited?

CVE-2026-37526 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-2026-37526 affect?

CVE-2026-37526 affects automotive grade linux. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). AGL app-framework-binder (afb-daemon) through v19.90.0 allows any local process to execute privileged supervision commands (Exit, Do, Sclose, Config, Trace, Debug, Token, slist) without authentication via the abstract Unix socket @urn:AGL:a

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-37526?

Priority 33/100. High severity; On your watchlist

Routine

HIGH 7.8WATCHLISTUPGRADE

CVE-2026-37526 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting automotive grade linux. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

AGL app-framework-binder (afb-daemon) through v19.90.0 allows any local process to execute privileged supervision commands (Exit, Do, Sclose, Config, Trace, Debug, Token, slist) without authentication via the abstract Unix socket @urn:AGL:afs:supervision:socket. The on_supervision_call function in src/afb-supervision.c dispatches all 8 commands without any credential verification. The abstract socket has no DAC protection, as acknowledged in the

Why this priority

High severity
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.1% (top 98%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-284
Published	2026-05-01
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: linuxfoundation

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-05-01 17:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 10:41 UTCUpdated Record last modified

linuxfoundation automotive grade linux UPGRADE

Affected: <= 17.1.12

Fixed in: newer than 17.1.12

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2026-37526?

automotive grade linux: upgrade to newer than 17.1.12. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-37526 being exploited?

CVE-2026-37526 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-2026-37526 affect?

CVE-2026-37526 affects automotive grade linux. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). AGL app-framework-binder (afb-daemon) through v19.90.0 allows any local process to execute privileged supervision commands (Exit, Do, Sclose, Config, Trace, Debug, Token, slist) without authentication via the abstract Unix socket @urn:AGL:a

How urgent is CVE-2026-37526?

Priority 33/100. High severity; On your watchlist

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