PatchTheCVEroot vulnerabilities and fixes
Recent CVEs affecting root, with upgrade or downgrade steps. 1 tracked.
root has 1 tracked vulnerability, 1 critical. A fixed release or vendor patch exists for 1. Most recent: 2026-01-27. Highest priority: CVE-2026-24811 (score 46/100).
- CVE-2026-24811 CRITICAL 9.8 UPGRADE Vulnerability in root-project root (builtins/zlib modules)
FAQ
How do I fix root 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 root being exploited right now?
None of the tracked root CVEs are on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the moment. This is checked every 20 minutes.
Which root CVE should I patch first?
CVE-2026-24811 currently ranks highest (46/100): Vulnerability in root-project root (builtins/zlib modules).