CVE-2026-5789
Description
A flaw was found in CivetWeb. This vulnerability, related to an unquoted search path, allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges. By placing a malicious executable in a directory that is scanned before the legitimate CivetWeb application path, an attacker can exploit this flaw due to the absence of quotes in the service configuration.
Statement
Red Hat Product Security has determined that this vulnerability does not affect any currently supported Red Hat product. This assessment may evolve based on further analysis and discovery. For more information about this vulnerability and the products it affects, please see the linked references.
Understanding the Weakness (CWE)
Confidentiality,Integrity,Availability
Technical Impact: Execute Unauthorized Code or Commands
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