CVE-2026-0189: Security vulnerability
Published Sep 15, 2026
·Updated
In acinitpolicy of init.c, there is a possible permission bypass due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Event History
Sep 15, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:33 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:33 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:17 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What level of access does an attacker need to exploit this issue?
Exploitation is described as local and can result in escalation of privilege. No additional execution privileges are required.
2
Does exploiting this issue require user interaction?
No. The vulnerability is described as exploitable without user interaction.