MEDIUM
CVE-2026-44073
CWE-273Published: May 21, 2026· Updated: May 21, 2026
5.0
CVSS v3.1
EPSS:0.11%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:29.4th
Official Description
Authentication modules in Netatalk 1.5.0 through 4.4.2 fail to check the return value of seteuid(), which may allow a remote authenticated attacker to retain elevated privileges under error conditions.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-44073 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.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityHigh
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityLow
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2026-44073
CVSS Score5.0 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-273
CISA KEVNo
EPSS (30d)0.11%
PublishedMay 21, 2026
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2026-44073 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
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