Command Execution Vulnerability in Cockpit by Red Hat
CVE-2026-4802

8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Red Hat
Status
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9
Vendor
CVE Published:
11 May 2026

What is CVE-2026-4802?

A vulnerability in Cockpit allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the host system by exploiting unsanitized user-controlled parameters. Through crafted links within the system logs UI, an attacker can inject shell metacharacters and command substitutions. This flaw poses a significant risk, potentially leading to complete system compromise if left unremediated.

References

https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-4802
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https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2451155
issue-trackingx_refsource_REDHAT
https://github.com/cockpit-project/cockpit/blob/e204cd130...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Red Hat would like to thank Gabriel Rodrigues (HAKAI) for reporting this issue.
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