CVE-2026-44073

MEDIUM CVSS 3.1: 5.0 EPSS 0.30%
Updated Jul 23, 2026
Authentication
Parameter Value
CVSS 5.0 (MEDIUM)
Type CWE-273
Vendor Authentication
Public PoC No

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.

Attack Parameters

Attack Vector
Network
Can be exploited remotely
Attack Complexity
High
Difficult to exploit
Privileges Required
Low
Basic privileges needed
User Interaction
None
No user interaction needed

Impact Assessment

Confidentiality
Low
Partial data leak
Integrity
Low
Partial data modification
Availability
Low
Partial disruption

CVSS Vector v3.1

Weakness Type (CWE)