CVE-2026-32772
CVE-2026-32772 is a low-severity vulnerability in Gnu Inetutils with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-669.
Key facts
- Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.4)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (9th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-12154
- Weakness: CWE-669
- Affected product: Gnu Inetutils
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
telnet in GNU inetutils through 2.7 allows servers to read arbitrary environment variables from clients via NEW_ENVIRON SEND USERVAR.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-32772?
- telnet in GNU inetutils through 2.7 allows servers to read arbitrary environment variables from clients via NEW_ENVIRON SEND USERVAR.
- How severe is CVE-2026-32772?
- CVE-2026-32772 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.4, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2026-32772 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2026-32772?
- CVE-2026-32772 affects Gnu Inetutils. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2026-32772?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2026-32772 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2026-32772 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-12154.
- When was CVE-2026-32772 published?
- CVE-2026-32772 was published on 2026-03-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:gnu:inetutils:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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