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CVE-2026-44051

Arbitrary file read via attacker-controlled symlink creation

Published: May 21, 2026Updated: May 21, 2026 Sources: CVE List
NVD MITRE
8.1CVSS
HIGH

In Netatalk 3.0.2 through 4.4.2, arbitrary file read via attacker-controlled symlink creation. Fixed in 4.4.3.

EPSS Score
N/A
CISA KEV
Not in KEV
Exploits
No Known Exploits
Remediation
No Fix Available

CVSS Vector Breakdown

AV:NAC:LPR:LUI:NS:UC:HI:HA:N
Exploitability
AV:NAttack Vector
Network
AC:LAttack Complexity
Low
PR:LPrivileges Required
Low
UI:NUser Interaction
None
Scope
S:UScope
Unchanged
Impact
C:HConfidentiality
High
I:HIntegrity
High
A:NAvailability
None

Weaknesses

CWE-59Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')

Affected Products

Netatalk
Netatalk

Attack Graph

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Exploitability

No known exploits, KEV entries, or remediation guidance available for this vulnerability yet.

MITRE ATT&CK

2 techniques
Collection
Discovery
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References

https://netatalk.io/security/CVE-2026-44051
netatalk.io

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