How severe is CVE-2026-44933?

CVE-2026-44933 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2026-44933 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-44933?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2026-44933 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-44933 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-31074.

When was CVE-2026-44933 published?

CVE-2026-44933 was published on 2026-05-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-44933

CVE-2026-44933 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-35.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v4: 8.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (12th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-31074
Weakness: CWE-35
Published: 2026-05-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

`PluginScript` attempts to `chroot` the plugin to the `repoManagerRoot`, this root is frequently `/` (the system root) in standard configurations or when using `--root`. If the chroot target is `/`, it is a no-op, allowing the traversed path to execute host binaries (like `/bin/bash`) with root privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-44933?: `PluginScript` attempts to `chroot` the plugin to the `repoManagerRoot`, this root is frequently `/` (the system root) in standard configurations or when using `--root`. If the chroot target is `/`, it is a no-op, allowing the traversed path to execute host binaries (like `/bin/bash`) with root privileges.
How severe is CVE-2026-44933?: CVE-2026-44933 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-44933 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-44933?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2026-44933 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-44933 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-31074.
When was CVE-2026-44933 published?: CVE-2026-44933 was published on 2026-05-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2026-44933

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