RHSA-2026:7384: Critical: cockpit: Unauthenticated remote code execution due to SSH command-line argument injection

Published Apr 10, 2026
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Updated

Cockpit enables users to administer GNU/Linux servers using a web browser. Itoffers network configuration, log inspection, diagnostic reports, SELinuxtroubleshooting, interactive command-line sessions, and more.Security Fix(es): cockpit: ws: be more explicit when handling hostnames on cli (CVE-2026-4631) For more details about the security issue(s), including the impact, a CVSSscore, acknowledgments, and other related information, refer to the CVE page(s)listed in the References section.

Other sources

Critical: cockpit: Unauthenticated remote code execution due to SSH command-line argument injection

Red Hat

Affected Software

29 affected componentsFixes available
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM z Systems
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for x86_64
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for ARM 64
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, little endian
redhat/cockpit<344-2.el9_7
344-2.el9_7
redhat/cockpit<344-2.el9_7
344-2.el9_7
redhat/cockpit-bridge<344-2.el9_7
344-2.el9_7
redhat/cockpit-debuginfo<344-2.el9_7
344-2.el9_7
redhat/cockpit-debugsource<344-2.el9_7
344-2.el9_7
redhat/cockpit-doc<344-2.el9_7
344-2.el9_7
redhat/cockpit-packagekit<344-2.el9_7
344-2.el9_7
redhat/cockpit-storaged<344-2.el9_7
344-2.el9_7
redhat/cockpit-system<344-2.el9_7
344-2.el9_7
redhat/cockpit-ws<344-2.el9_7
344-2.el9_7
redhat/cockpit-ws-selinux<344-2.el9_7
344-2.el9_7
redhat/cockpit-debuginfo<344-2.el9_7
344-2.el9_7
redhat/cockpit-debugsource<344-2.el9_7
344-2.el9_7
redhat/cockpit-ws<344-2.el9_7
344-2.el9_7
redhat/cockpit-ws-selinux<344-2.el9_7
344-2.el9_7
redhat/cockpit<344-2.el9_7
344-2.el9_7
redhat/cockpit-debuginfo<344-2.el9_7
344-2.el9_7
redhat/cockpit-debugsource<344-2.el9_7
344-2.el9_7
redhat/cockpit-ws<344-2.el9_7
344-2.el9_7
redhat/cockpit-ws-selinux<344-2.el9_7
344-2.el9_7
redhat/cockpit<344-2.el9_7.aa
344-2.el9_7.aa
redhat/cockpit-debuginfo<344-2.el9_7.aa
344-2.el9_7.aa
redhat/cockpit-debugsource<344-2.el9_7.aa
344-2.el9_7.aa
redhat/cockpit-ws<344-2.el9_7.aa
344-2.el9_7.aa
redhat/cockpit-ws-selinux<344-2.el9_7.aa
344-2.el9_7.aa

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/cockpit to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 344-2.el9_7
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/cockpit-bridge to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 344-2.el9_7
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/cockpit-debuginfo to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 344-2.el9_7
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/cockpit-debugsource to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 344-2.el9_7
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/cockpit-doc to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 344-2.el9_7
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/cockpit-packagekit to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 344-2.el9_7
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/cockpit-storaged to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 344-2.el9_7
  8. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/cockpit-system to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 344-2.el9_7
  9. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/cockpit-ws to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 344-2.el9_7
  10. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/cockpit-ws-selinux to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 344-2.el9_7
  11. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/cockpit to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 344-2.el9_7.aa
  12. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/cockpit-debuginfo to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 344-2.el9_7.aa
  13. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/cockpit-debugsource to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 344-2.el9_7.aa
  14. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/cockpit-ws to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 344-2.el9_7.aa
  15. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/cockpit-ws-selinux to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 344-2.el9_7.aa
  16. Upgrade

    Upgrade cockpit to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Patch CVE-2026-4631

Event History

Apr 10, 2026
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·02:02 PM
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·02:02 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Apr 12, 2026
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·03:15 PM
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·03:15 PM
Remedy
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of RHSA-2026:7384?

RHSA-2026:7384 is classified as critical due to potential unauthenticated remote code execution.

2

How do I fix RHSA-2026:7384?

To mitigate RHSA-2026:7384, update the cockpit package to version 344-2.el9_7.

3

Which platforms are affected by RHSA-2026:7384?

RHSA-2026:7384 affects Red Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM z Systems, x86_64, ARM 64, and Power little endian.

4

What specific package versions are involved in RHSA-2026:7384?

The affected packages include cockpit and cockpit-bridge, with the remedy being version 344-2.el9_7.

5

Is user authentication required for the vulnerability in RHSA-2026:7384?

No, RHSA-2026:7384 allows unauthenticated remote code execution, making it particularly dangerous.

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