How severe is CVE-2026-65093?

CVE-2026-65093 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.9, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2026-65093 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-65093?

CVE-2026-65093 affects Nvidia Openshell. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-65093?

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

When was CVE-2026-65093 published?

CVE-2026-65093 was published on 2026-08-25 and last updated on 2026-09-01.

CVE-2026-65093

CVE-2026-65093 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Nvidia Openshell with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.9. 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-427.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (45th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-427
Affected product: Nvidia Openshell
Published: 2026-08-25
Last modified: 2026-09-01

Description

NVIDIA OpenShell for Linux contains a vulnerability where an attacker could cause a sandbox escape. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to code execution, escalation of privileges, data tampering, and information disclosure.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-65093?: NVIDIA OpenShell for Linux contains a vulnerability where an attacker could cause a sandbox escape. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to code execution, escalation of privileges, data tampering, and information disclosure.
How severe is CVE-2026-65093?: CVE-2026-65093 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.9, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-65093 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-65093?: CVE-2026-65093 affects Nvidia Openshell. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-65093?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2026-65093 published?: CVE-2026-65093 was published on 2026-08-25 and last updated on 2026-09-01.

References

Affected products (1)

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