CVE-2026-44106
Local Privilege Escalation vulnerability in /etc/init.d/user-applications via customer website file
Description
A privilege escalation vulnerability in the init-script for user-applications allows a low-privileged local user to execute arbitrary commands as root, resulting in full system compromise.
INFO
Published Date :
July 30, 2026, 7:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
July 30, 2026, 7:16 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-44106
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 270ccfa6-a436-4e77-922e-914ec3a9685c | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | 270ccfa6-a436-4e77-922e-914ec3a9685c | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Restrict permissions of init-scripts.
- Validate all user inputs.
- Ensure proper authorization checks.
- Apply vendor patches when available.
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-2026-44106.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.certvde.com/en/advisories/VDE-2026-008/ |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-44106 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
(CAPEC)
stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-44106
weaknesses.
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CVE-2026-44106 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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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jul. 30, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'Phoenix Contact', 'product': 'CHARX SEC-3150', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '1.0.0', 'lessThan': '1.9.1', 'versionType': 'semver'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}, {'vendor': 'Phoenix Contact', 'product': 'CHARX SEC-3100', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '1.0.0', 'lessThan': '1.9.1', 'versionType': 'semver'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}, {'vendor': 'Phoenix Contact', 'product': 'CHARX SEC-3050', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '1.0.0', 'lessThan': '1.9.1', 'versionType': 'semver'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}, {'vendor': 'Phoenix Contact', 'product': 'CHARX SEC-3000', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '1.0.0', 'lessThan': '1.9.1', 'versionType': 'semver'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] Added Description A privilege escalation vulnerability in the init-script for user-applications allows a low-privileged local user to execute arbitrary commands as root, resulting in full system compromise. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-78 Added Reference https://www.certvde.com/en/advisories/VDE-2026-008/