CVE-2026-52926
CVE-2026-52926 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Linux Linux Kernel with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (6th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-38729
- Affected product: Linux Linux Kernel
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: batman-adv: clear current gateway during teardown batadv_gw_node_free() removes the gateway list entries during mesh teardown, but it does not clear the currently selected gateway. This leaves stale gateway state behind across cleanup and can break a later mesh recreation. Clear bat_priv->gw.curr_gw before walking the gateway list so the selected gateway reference is dropped as part of teardown.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-52926?
- In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: batman-adv: clear current gateway during teardown batadv_gw_node_free() removes the gateway list entries during mesh teardown, but it does not clear the currently selected gateway. This leaves stale gateway state behind across cleanup and can break a later mesh recreation. Clear bat_priv->gw.curr_gw before walking the gateway list so the selected gateway reference is dropped as part of teardown.
- How severe is CVE-2026-52926?
- CVE-2026-52926 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2026-52926 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2026-52926?
- CVE-2026-52926 primarily affects Linux Linux Kernel. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2026-52926?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2026-52926 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2026-52926 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-38729.
- When was CVE-2026-52926 published?
- CVE-2026-52926 was published on 2026-06-24 and last updated on 2026-07-08.
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/17e3a441111cd1a530cd6ee69a22f3161d80d810
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/30bda3ef4b0cac777f1a7c314cd08b8ff6437365
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6de089b545db013433cf934bb4e4433dec2dd65f
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9a1a8ed4facfe843bde6fdfcf7af0e9923eb2e17
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a340a51ed801eab7bb454150c226323b865263cc
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a3f3f1ec8aad84c5dd386c430b9c61cddd85b18f
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ae7aeb0ce3c0ebbe357ed525779acac197a18086
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e2ec4c712d19141ca7bf7fbbb1d842f73abaa186
Affected products (5)
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:7.1:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:7.1:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:7.1:rc3:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:7.1:rc4:*:*:*:*:*:*
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