PatchTheCVECVE-2026-44093: A local privilege escalation vulnerability in the init-script for user-applications allows a low-privileged lo
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Routine
HIGH 7.8
CVE-2026-44093 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting affected software. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
A local privilege escalation vulnerability in the init-script for user-applications allows a low-privileged local user to execute arbitrary commands as root, resulting in full system compromise.
Why this priority
- High severity
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.8 (High) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.2% (top 92%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-78 |
| Published | 2026-07-30 |
| Last modified | 2026-10-23 |
Publisher (CNA): CERT VDE
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.