CVE-2026-72694

Published: Ago 11, 2026 Last Modified: Ago 12, 2026
ExploitDB:
Other exploit source:
Google Dorks:
HIGH 7,1
Source: [email protected]
Attack Vector: local
Attack Complexity: low
Privileges Required: low
User Interaction: none
Scope: unchanged
Confidentiality: high
Integrity: high
Availability: none

Description

AI Translation Available

A flaw was found in MRTG. When the MRTG daemon is started as a root user and subsequently drops privileges, a local, low-privileged attacker can exploit a symbolic link (symlink) following vulnerability. By influencing or pre-placing a symlink in the process ID (PID) file path, the attacker can trick the root process into changing the ownership of an arbitrary existing file to the daemon user. This can lead to local privilege escalation, allowing unauthorized access to or modification of sensitive files.

EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System)

Trend Analysis

EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System)

Prevede la probabilità di sfruttamento basata su intelligence sulle minacce e sulle caratteristiche della vulnerabilità.

EPSS Score
0,0013
Percentile
0,0th
Updated

Single Data Point

Only one EPSS measurement is available for this CVE. Trend analysis requires multiple data points over time.

59

Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')

Draft
Abstraction: Base Structure: Simple
Common Consequences
Security Scopes Affected:
Confidentiality Integrity Access Control Other
Potential Impacts:
Read Files Or Directories Modify Files Or Directories Bypass Protection Mechanism Execute Unauthorized Code Or Commands
Applicable Platforms
Operating Systems: Windows, Unix
Likelihood of Exploit: Medium
View CWE Details
https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-72694
https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-72694
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2460973
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2460973