Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2026-16526
Mend.io Vulnerability Database
The largest open source vulnerability database
What is a Vulnerability ID?
New vulnerability? Tell us about it!
CVE-2026-16526
Published:July 30, 2026
Updated:August 06, 2026
A flaw in the PCP linux_sockets module exposes an unsecured internal connection. An attacker with initial code execution can exploit this to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary commands as root.
Affected Packages
https://github.com/performancecopilot/pcp.git (GITHUB):
Affected version(s) >=0.29.0 <7.2.0
Fix Suggestion:
Update to version 7.2.0
Related Resources (2)
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2506026
https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-16526
Do you need more information?
Contact Us
CVSS v4
Base Score:
8.7
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Attack Requirements
NONE
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Vulnerable System Confidentiality
HIGH
Vulnerable System Integrity
HIGH
Vulnerable System Availability
HIGH
Subsequent System Confidentiality
NONE
Subsequent System Integrity
NONE
Subsequent System Availability
NONE
CVSS v3
Base Score:
8.8
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH
Weakness Type (CWE)
Exposure of File Descriptor to Unintended Control Sphere ('File Descriptor Leak')
CWE-403
EPSS
Base Score:
0.76