CVE-2026-22536: PRIVILEGE ESCALATION VIA SUDO COMMAND
Published Jan 7, 2026
·Updated
The absence of permissions control for the user XXX allows the current configuration in the sudoers file to escalate privileges without any restrictions
Event History
Jan 7, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:47 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:47 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Aug 28, 58046
Event
via FIRST·10:56 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2026-22536?
The severity of CVE-2026-22536 is rated as high with a score of 8.6.
2
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-22536?
CVE-2026-22536 is a privilege escalation vulnerability via the sudo command.
3
How does CVE-2026-22536 allow privilege escalation?
CVE-2026-22536 allows privilege escalation due to a lack of permissions control for the user in the sudoers file.
4
How can I mitigate CVE-2026-22536?
To mitigate CVE-2026-22536, ensure proper permissions are set in the sudoers file to restrict unauthorized privilege escalation.
5
Is there a patch available for CVE-2026-22536?
As of now, specific patch information for CVE-2026-22536 is not provided, so checking vendor updates is recommended.