PatchTheCVECVE-2026-44599: Tor before 0.4.9.7 can attempt or accept BEGIN_DIR via conflux legs, aka TROVE-2026-008.
CVE-2026-44599 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.7) affecting tor. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Tor before 0.4.9.7 can attempt or accept BEGIN_DIR via conflux legs, aka TROVE-2026-008.
Why this priority
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 3.7 (Low) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | High |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.3% (top 79%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-669 |
| Published | 2026-05-07 |
| Last modified | 2026-10-26 |
Last updated 2026-10-26 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2026-44599?
tor: upgrade to 0.4.9.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2026-44599 being exploited?
CVE-2026-44599 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-2026-44599 affect?
CVE-2026-44599 affects tor. Severity is low (CVSS 3.7). Tor before 0.4.9.7 can attempt or accept BEGIN_DIR via conflux legs, aka TROVE-2026-008.
How urgent is CVE-2026-44599?
Priority 23/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action