CVE-2026-44097: A low-privileged remote attacker with "operator" access can upload arbitrary files via the REST endpoint inten

Routine

HIGH 7.1

CVE-2026-44097 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.1) affecting affected software. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A low-privileged remote attacker with "operator" access can upload arbitrary files via the REST endpoint intended for firmware updates, resulting in persistent storage of attacker-controlled files and potentially exhausting resources, which might lead to Denial-of-Service.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.1 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 64%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-434
Published	2026-07-30
Last modified	2026-10-24

Publisher (CNA): CERT VDE

Last updated 2026-10-24 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Timeline

2026-07-30 07:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-24 16:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

Exact fixes by distribution

Fedora 46 · sugar-clock · FIXED · 22.1-17.fc46 · FEDORA-2026-57948849df · source

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-57948849df

Fedora ELN · selinux-policy · FIXED · 45.23-1.eln159 · FEDORA-2026-3668c969a2 · source

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-3668c969a2

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-44097?

No fixed release is listed yet. Watch the vendor advisory and apply any mitigation shown on this page.

Is CVE-2026-44097 being exploited?

CVE-2026-44097 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-2026-44097 affect?

CVE-2026-44097 affects affected software. Severity is high (CVSS 7.1). A low-privileged remote attacker with "operator" access can upload arbitrary files via the REST endpoint intended for firmware updates, resulting in persistent storage of attacker-controlled files and potentially exhausting resources, which

How urgent is CVE-2026-44097?

Priority 34/100. High severity

References

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