PatchTheCVECVE-2026-41551: A vulnerability has been identified in ROS# (All versions < V2.2.2)
CVE-2026-41551 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.1) affecting affected software. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
A vulnerability has been identified in ROS# (All versions < V2.2.2). Affected versions contain a path traversal vulnerability because user input is not properly sanitized. This could allow a remote attacker to access arbitrary files on the device.
Why this priority
- Critical severity
- CISA SSVC: automatable with total technical impact
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 9.1 (Critical) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.6% (top 50%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-23 |
| Published | 2026-05-12 |
| Last modified | 2026-10-24 |
Last updated 2026-10-24 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Exact fixes by distribution
Public exploits and detection
Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.
- GitHub PoC: selecthch/CVE-2026-41551 (1 stars)
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-2026-41551?
No fixed release is listed yet. Watch the vendor advisory and apply any mitigation shown on this page.
Is CVE-2026-41551 being exploited?
CVE-2026-41551 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-2026-41551 affect?
CVE-2026-41551 affects affected software. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.1). A vulnerability has been identified in ROS# (All versions < V2.2.2). Affected versions contain a path traversal vulnerability because user input is not properly sanitized. This could allow a remote attacker to access arbitrary files on the
How urgent is CVE-2026-41551?
Priority 52/100. Critical severity; CISA SSVC: automatable with total technical impact; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action