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NVD HIGH: CVE-2026-16526 — A flaw in the PCP linux_sockets module exposes an unsecured internal connection....

·Source: NIST NVD

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Executive Summary

A flaw in the PCP linux_sockets module exposes an unsecured internal connection. An attacker with initial code execution can exploit this to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary commands as root.

Analysis

A flaw in the PCP linux_sockets module exposes an unsecured internal connection. An attacker with initial code execution can exploit this to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary commands as root. CVSS Score: 8.8. Published: 2026-07-30T06:25:02.663.

Indicators of Compromise (1)

CVE (1)
CVE-2026-16526
NVDMITRE CVE
Source Attribution

Originally published by NIST NVD on Jul 30, 2026. Verified by: NIST.

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