Is CVE-2026-38992 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2026-38992 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2026-38992 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2026-38992 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-38992?

CVE-2026-38992 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2026-38992

Published: April 29, 2026· Updated: Apr 30, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.08%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:22.9th

Official Description

Cockpit v2.13.5 and earlier is vulnerable to arbitrary code execution via the filter parameter within multiple endpoints. This vulnerability allows an attacker to run system commands on the underlying infrastructure via the MongoLite $func operator.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-38992 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

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 9.8.