LOW
CVE-2026-32772
CWE-669Published: March 16, 2026· Updated: Mar 16, 2026
3.4
CVSS v3.1
EPSS:0.03%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:7.4th
Official Description
telnet in GNU inetutils through 2.7 allows servers to read arbitrary environment variables from clients via NEW_ENVIRON SEND USERVAR.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-32772 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.
The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityHigh
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionRequired
ScopeChanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:N
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2026-32772
CVSS Score3.4 / 10
SeverityLOW
WeaknessCWE-669
CISA KEVNo
EPSS (30d)0.03%
PublishedMar 16, 2026
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2026-32772 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.