CVE-2026-24183
NVIDIA Cumulus Linux Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Description
NVIDIA Cumulus Linux contains a vulnerability in the user management component, where an unprivileged user could use improper privilege management on the system. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to escalation of privileges.
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 18, 2026, 7:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
Sept. 2, 2026, 3:10 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 9576f279-3576-44b5-a4af-b9a8644b2de6 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | MITRE-CVE |
Solution
- Review and enforce proper privilege controls.
- Apply vendor security updates for Cumulus Linux.
- Restrict unprivileged user system access.
- Harden user account management settings.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-24183.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/NVIDIA/product-security/tree/main/2026/5817 | Patch |
| https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-24183 | US Government Resource |
| https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-24183 | Third Party Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-24183 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
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stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-24183
weaknesses.
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CVE-2026-24183 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Sep. 02, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:o:nvidia:cumulus_linux:5.15.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Added Reference Type NVIDIA Corporation: https://github.com/NVIDIA/product-security/tree/main/2026/5817 Types: Patch Added Reference Type NVIDIA Corporation: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-24183 Types: US Government Resource Added Reference Type NVIDIA Corporation: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-24183 Types: Third Party Advisory -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Aug. 18, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'NVIDIA', 'product': 'Cumulus Linux GA', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '5.15'}], 'platforms': ['Cumulus Linux'], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] Added Description NVIDIA Cumulus Linux contains a vulnerability in the user management component, where an unprivileged user could use improper privilege management on the system. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to escalation of privileges. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-250 Added Reference https://github.com/NVIDIA/product-security/tree/main/2026/5817 Added Reference https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-24183 Added Reference https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-24183 -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Aug. 18, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-24183', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'total'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-08-18T18:30:57.740748Z'}