CVE-2026-44072CWE-78

system() after failed chdir()

Low · published May 21, 2026

CVSS v3.1
2.5
EPSS
0%
Percentile
1.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

Netatalk 2.2.1 through 4.4.2 calls system() after a failed chdir() without properly handling the error condition, which allows a local privileged user to execute unintended commands or cause a minor service disruption under specific conditions.

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
2.5 · LOW
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00123 · 1.9th percentile
Weakness
CWE-78 · Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
Published
2026-05-21T07:35Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 21 MAY 07:35Z
    system() after failed chdir()
    cvelistv5