libcap vulnerabilities and fixes

Recent CVEs affecting libcap, with upgrade or downgrade steps. 1 tracked.

libcap has 1 tracked vulnerability, 0 critical. A fixed release or vendor patch exists for 0. Most recent: 2026-04-09. Highest priority: CVE-2026-4878 (score 36/100).

• CVE-2026-4878 MEDIUM 6.7 MITIGATE DOWNGRADE A flaw was found in libcap

FAQ

How do I fix libcap vulnerabilities?

Open the CVE for your version, check the affected range, then follow the listed action: upgrade to the fixed release, or downgrade or mitigate if no fix exists yet. Commands for each OS are shown on every CVE page.

Is libcap being exploited right now?

None of the tracked libcap CVEs are on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the moment. This is checked every 20 minutes.

Which libcap CVE should I patch first?

CVE-2026-4878 currently ranks highest (36/100): A flaw was found in libcap.

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