CVE-2026-16526

highCVSS 8.8covered by 1 sourcefirst seen 2026-07-30

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.

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Exploitation outlook

Low exploitation risk0.76% 30-day exploitation probability — currently an unlikely target, but scores change as exploit code circulates. Riskier than 52% of all EPSS-scored CVEs.

Advisory coverage (1)

highCVE-2026-16526: A flaw in the PCP linux_sockets module exposes an unsecured internal connection. An attacker w…nvd · 2026-07-30

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