CVE-2026-4802

What it is

A flaw was found in Cockpit. This vulnerability allows a remote attacker to achieve arbitrary command execution on the host by exploiting unsanitized user-controlled parameters within crafted links in the system logs user interface (UI). An attacker can inject shell metacharacters and command substitutions into these parameters, leading to the execution of arbitrary shell commands on the affected system. This could result in a complete system compromise.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited over the network with a low-privilege account, but needs a user to act. High risk of data exposure, data tampering, service disruption.

Exploit odds

1.0% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

No patch or advisory is linked yet. Look at mitigations or restrict exposure.

Timeline

1. 2026-05-11 14:16 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-11-04 23:17 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Details

Published

2026-05-11 14:16 UTC

Last modified

2026-11-04 23:17 UTC

Exploit probability

1.0% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-78 · OS command injection

Record status

Awaiting Analysis

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 8.0

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

Low

Privileges needed

Low

User interaction

Required

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High