CVE-2026-58459: gpsd through release-3.27.5, fixed at commit 4c06658, contains a command injection vulnerability in gpsprof th

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-58459?

gpsd: upgrade to newer than 3.27.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-58459 being exploited?

CVE-2026-58459 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-2026-58459 affect?

CVE-2026-58459 affects gpsd. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). gpsd through release-3.27.5, fixed at commit 4c06658, contains a command injection vulnerability in gpsprof that allows attackers who control the GPS device subtype value to execute arbitrary shell commands by embedding backtick payloads in

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-58459?

Priority 54/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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HIGH 7.8UPGRADE

CVE-2026-58459 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting gpsd. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

gpsd through release-3.27.5, fixed at commit 4c06658, contains a command injection vulnerability in gpsprof that allows attackers who control the GPS device subtype value to execute arbitrary shell commands by embedding backtick payloads in the gnuplot plot title without proper escaping. The subtype field sourced from a DEVICES JSON log entry or NMEA PGRMT sentence is written into a generated gnuplot program via a set title statement with only do

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	2.9% (top 13%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-78
Published	2026-07-09
Last modified	2026-10-25

Publisher (CNA): VulnCheck · Vendor: gpsd project

Last updated 2026-10-25 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

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Timeline

2026-07-09 17:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-25 17:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

gpsd project gpsd UPGRADE

Affected: <= 3.27.5

Fixed in: newer than 3.27.5

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy gpsd || rpm -q gpsd || gpsd --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 3.27.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade gpsd

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade gpsd

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-58459?

gpsd: upgrade to newer than 3.27.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-58459 being exploited?

CVE-2026-58459 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-2026-58459 affect?

CVE-2026-58459 affects gpsd. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). gpsd through release-3.27.5, fixed at commit 4c06658, contains a command injection vulnerability in gpsprof that allows attackers who control the GPS device subtype value to execute arbitrary shell commands by embedding backtick payloads in

How urgent is CVE-2026-58459?

Priority 54/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

References

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