PatchTheCVECVE-2026-65083: NVIDIA OpenShell for Linux contains a vulnerability in its sandbox provisioning API, where an attacker could c
CVE-2026-65083 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.9) affecting openshell. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
NVIDIA OpenShell for Linux contains a vulnerability in its sandbox provisioning API, where an attacker could cause an incomplete list of disallowed inputs. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to code execution, escalation of privileges, information disclosure, data tampering, and denial of service.
Why this priority
- Critical severity
- On your watchlist
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 9.9 (Critical) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.9% (top 42%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-184 |
| Published | 2026-08-25 |
| Last modified | 2026-09-03 |
Last updated 2026-09-03 · 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-2026-65083?
openshell: upgrade to newer than 0.0.33. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2026-65083 being exploited?
CVE-2026-65083 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-2026-65083 affect?
CVE-2026-65083 affects openshell. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.9). NVIDIA OpenShell for Linux contains a vulnerability in its sandbox provisioning API, where an attacker could cause an incomplete list of disallowed inputs. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to code execution, escalation
How urgent is CVE-2026-65083?
Priority 54/100. Critical severity; On your watchlist
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