CVE-2026-65093: NVIDIA OpenShell for Linux contains a vulnerability where an attacker could cause a sandbox escape

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-65093?

openshell: upgrade to newer than 0.0.33. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-65093 being exploited?

CVE-2026-65093 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-2026-65093 affect?

CVE-2026-65093 affects openshell. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.9). NVIDIA OpenShell for Linux contains a vulnerability where an attacker could cause a sandbox escape. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to code execution, escalation of privileges, data tampering, and information disclosur

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-65093?

Priority 54/100. Critical severity; On your watchlist

This month

CRITICAL 9.9WATCHLISTUPGRADE

CVE-2026-65093 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 where an attacker could cause a sandbox escape. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to code execution, escalation of privileges, data tampering, and information disclosure.

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	0.8% (top 44%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-427
Published	2026-08-25
Last modified	2026-09-01

Publisher (CNA): NVIDIA Corporation · Vendor: nvidia

Last updated 2026-09-01 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-08-25 21:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-09-01 18:51 UTCUpdated Record last modified

nvidia openshell UPGRADE

Affected: <= 0.0.33

Fixed in: newer than 0.0.33

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.0.33 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade openshell

Note

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

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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.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-65093?

openshell: upgrade to newer than 0.0.33. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-65093 being exploited?

CVE-2026-65093 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-2026-65093 affect?

CVE-2026-65093 affects openshell. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.9). NVIDIA OpenShell for Linux contains a vulnerability where an attacker could cause a sandbox escape. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to code execution, escalation of privileges, data tampering, and information disclosur

How urgent is CVE-2026-65093?

Priority 54/100. Critical severity; On your watchlist

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