Is CVE-2026-44048 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2026-44048 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2026-44048 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2026-44048 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-44048?

CVE-2026-44048 has a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2026-44048

CWE-121Published: May 21, 2026· Updated: May 21, 2026

8.8

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.14%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:33.2th

Official Description

A stack-based buffer overflow via UCS-2 type confusion in convert_charset() in Netatalk 2.0.4 through 4.4.2 allows a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-44048 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

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 8.8.