CVE-2026-25828
Grub-Btrfs Command Injection Vulnerability
Description
grub-btrfs through 2026-01-31 (on Arch Linux and derivative distributions) allows initramfs OS command injection because it does not sanitize the $root parameter to resolve_device().
INFO
Published Date :
Feb. 12, 2026, 10:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
Feb. 12, 2026, 10:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-25828
vulnerability.
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No affected product recoded yet
Solution
- Update grub-btrfs package to the latest version.
- Sanitize the $root parameter in resolve_device().
- Review and test initramfs configurations.
- Apply security patches promptly.
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-2026-25828.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://archlinux.org/packages/extra/any/grub-btrfs/ | |
| https://github.com/Antynea/grub-btrfs/tree/master | |
| https://github.com/cardosource/CVE-2026-25828 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-25828 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-25828
weaknesses.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Feb. 12, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description grub-btrfs through 2026-01-31 (on Arch Linux and derivative distributions) allows initramfs OS command injection because it does not sanitize the $root parameter to resolve_device(). Added Reference https://archlinux.org/packages/extra/any/grub-btrfs/ Added Reference https://github.com/Antynea/grub-btrfs/tree/master Added Reference https://github.com/cardosource/CVE-2026-25828