Is CVE-2026-44972 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2026-44972 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2026-44972 be exploited remotely?

No. CVE-2026-44972 requires local access to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-44972?

CVE-2026-44972 has a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

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MEDIUM

CVE-2026-44972

CWE-116Published: May 27, 2026· Updated: May 29, 2026

5.0

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.01%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:1.8th

Official Description

GuardDog is a CLI tool to identify malicious PyPI packages. From 2.6.0 to 2.9.0, GuardDog includes attacker-controlled filenames, file locations, messages, and code snippets in its default human-readable output without escaping terminal control characters. A malicious package can therefore inject ANSI or OSC escape sequences into analyst terminals or CI logs.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-44972 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

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.