CVE-2026-44061
DES-ECB auth with timing side channel
Description
Netatalk 1.5.0 through 4.4.2 uses DES-ECB for authentication with a timing side channel, which allows a remote attacker to recover authentication credentials via timing analysis.
INFO
Published Date :
May 21, 2026, 8:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
May 21, 2026, 9:16 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
33c584b5-0579-4c06-b2a0-8d8329fcab9c
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-44061
vulnerability.
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No affected product recoded yet
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | 33c584b5-0579-4c06-b2a0-8d8329fcab9c |
Solution
- Update Netatalk to version 4.5.0 or later.
- Verify the update is successfully applied.
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-2026-44061.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://netatalk.io/security/CVE-2026-44061 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-44061 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-44061
weaknesses.
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CVE-2026-44061 vulnerability over time.
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CVE Modified by 33c584b5-0579-4c06-b2a0-8d8329fcab9c
May. 21, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed Description In Netatalk 1.5.0 through 4.4.2, des-ecb auth with timing side channel. Fixed in 4.5.0. Netatalk 1.5.0 through 4.4.2 uses DES-ECB for authentication with a timing side channel, which allows a remote attacker to recover authentication credentials via timing analysis. -
New CVE Received by 33c584b5-0579-4c06-b2a0-8d8329fcab9c
May. 21, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description In Netatalk 1.5.0 through 4.4.2, des-ecb auth with timing side channel. Fixed in 4.5.0. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N Added CWE CWE-208 Added Reference https://netatalk.io/security/CVE-2026-44061