Vulnerability/
https://seclists.org/oss-sec/2026/q3/556

https://seclists.org/oss-sec/2026/q3/556: BusyBox dpkg applet: OS command injection

Q: Does this issue allow an unprivileged user to gain root privileges?

No privilege boundary is crossed. Commands run with the privileges of the user invoking the BusyBox dpkg applet; this is typically root when dpkg is run by an administrator.

Q: Which BusyBox versions are known to be affected?

The issue was confirmed on BusyBox 1.36.1 and 1.37.0.git HEAD. The report states that it is present through current BusyBox.

Published Aug 24, 2026

Updated

Affected Software

1 affected component

Busybox Busybox>=1.36.1<=1.37.0

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this issue allow an unprivileged user to gain root privileges?

No privilege boundary is crossed. Commands run with the privileges of the user invoking the BusyBox dpkg applet; this is typically root when dpkg is run by an administrator.

Which BusyBox versions are known to be affected?

The issue was confirmed on BusyBox 1.36.1 and 1.37.0.git HEAD. The report states that it is present through current BusyBox.

Company

Resources

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co

By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.