Is CVE-2026-5208 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2026-5208 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2026-5208 be exploited remotely?

No. CVE-2026-5208 requires local access to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-5208?

CVE-2026-5208 has a CVSS score of 8.2 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2026-5208

CWE-78Published: April 8, 2026· Updated: Apr 8, 2026

8.2

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.05%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:16.9th

Official Description

Command injection in alerts in CoolerControl/coolercontrold <4.0.0 allows authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code as root via injected bash commands in alert names

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-5208 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires high 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 8.2.

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.