CVE-2026-91841
HIGH
7,8
Source: [email protected]
Attack Vector: local
Attack Complexity: low
Privileges Required: low
User Interaction: none
Scope: unchanged
Confidentiality: high
Integrity: high
Availability: high
Description
AI Translation Available
A flaw was found in NetworkManager-vpnc, a VPN plugin for NetworkManager. A local unprivileged user can exploit this vulnerability by injecting a newline character into the CA-File path. This manipulation allows the user to execute arbitrary commands as the root user, leading to local privilege escalation.
93
Improper Neutralization of CRLF Sequences ('CRLF Injection')
DraftCommon Consequences
Security Scopes Affected:
Integrity
Potential Impacts:
Modify Application Data
Applicable Platforms
All platforms may be affected
https://gitlab.gnome.org/Archive/NetworkManager-vpnc/-/work_items/20
https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-91841
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2533651
https://gitlab.gnome.org/Archive/NetworkManager-vpnc/-/work_items/20