How severe is CVE-2026-44072?

CVE-2026-44072 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.0, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2026-44072 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (1st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-44072?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2026-44072 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-44072 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-31216.

When was CVE-2026-44072 published?

CVE-2026-44072 was published on 2026-05-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-44072

CVE-2026-44072 is a low-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.0. 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-78.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (1st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-31216
Weakness: CWE-78
Published: 2026-05-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Netatalk 2.2.1 through 4.4.2 calls system() after a failed chdir() without properly handling the error condition, which allows a local privileged user to execute unintended commands or cause a minor service disruption under specific conditions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-44072?: Netatalk 2.2.1 through 4.4.2 calls system() after a failed chdir() without properly handling the error condition, which allows a local privileged user to execute unintended commands or cause a minor service disruption under specific conditions.
How severe is CVE-2026-44072?: CVE-2026-44072 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.0, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2026-44072 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (1st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-44072?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-44072 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-44072 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-31216.
When was CVE-2026-44072 published?: CVE-2026-44072 was published on 2026-05-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://netatalk.io/security/CVE-2026-44072

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