Name: CVE-2026-44072: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command
Creator: Rapid7
Published: 2026-05-21T00:00:00.000Z
License: https://www.rapid7.com/legal/website-terms-of-use/
Keywords: CVE, CVE-2026-44072, CWE-78, CVSS 3, EPSS 0.00123

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.

CVSS Details

CVSS 3.1 Base Score: 3
CVSS 3.1 Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L)

Covered by Rapid7

Product	Vendor Advisory	Solution File	Added	Published
Alpine Linux	—	Upgrade netatalk	Jun 18, 2026	May 21, 2026

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CVSS Details

Covered by Rapid7

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