Is CVE-2026-21882 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2026-21882 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2026-21882 be exploited remotely?

No. CVE-2026-21882 requires local access to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-21882?

CVE-2026-21882 has a CVSS score of 8.4 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2026-21882

CWE-250Published: March 2, 2026· Updated: Mar 2, 2026

8.4

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.01%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:2.1th

Official Description

theshit is a command-line utility that automatically detects and fixes common mistakes in shell commands. Prior to version 0.2.0, improper privilege dropping allows local privilege escalation via command re-execution. This issue has been patched in version 0.2.0.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-21882 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 8.4.