CVE-2026-44469: Incorrect Default Permissions in CODESYS Development System

Published May 26, 2026
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Updated

The affected product extracts installation files to a temporary directory with incorrect default permissions during administrative installation. A low-privileged local attacker can exploit a TOCTOU race condition with a practical time window to replace verified files with malicious ones before installation, resulting in local privilege escalation.

Affected Software

2 affected components
CODESYS CODESYS Development System
CODESYS Development System<3.5.22.20

Event History

May 26, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:39 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:39 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:16 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-44469?

CVE-2026-44469 has a high severity rating of 7.8.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-44469?

To fix CVE-2026-44469, ensure that proper file permissions are set during installation and avoid running the installation with low privilege levels.

3

What type of attack can exploit CVE-2026-44469?

CVE-2026-44469 can be exploited by a low-privileged local attacker using a TOCTOU race condition.

4

What is the main issue with CVE-2026-44469?

The main issue with CVE-2026-44469 is that it has incorrect default permissions for extracted installation files.

5

What software is affected by CVE-2026-44469?

CVE-2026-44469 affects the CODESYS Development System.

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