CVE-2026-44099: Local Privilege Escalation via pppd password injection
Published Jul 30, 2026
·Updated
A privilege escalation vulnerability in the system configuration allows a low-privileged local user to execute arbitrary commands as root, resulting in full system compromise.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Unknown pppd (Point-to-Point Protocol daemon)
Event History
Jul 30, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:50 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:50 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:16 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2026-44099?
The severity of CVE-2026-44099 is high, rated at 8.5.
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How do I fix CVE-2026-44099?
To fix CVE-2026-44099, update the pppd software to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.
3
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-44099?
CVE-2026-44099 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability due to password injection in pppd.
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Who is affected by CVE-2026-44099?
CVE-2026-44099 affects low-privileged local users who can exploit the vulnerability to gain root access.
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What are the consequences of CVE-2026-44099?
The consequence of CVE-2026-44099 is a full system compromise, allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary commands as root.