Red HatCVE-2026-16526
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6: code execution
High8.8CVE-2026-16526 · Published Jul 30, 2026 · updated Aug 21, 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 versions
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 Product | all versions | No fix yet |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 Product | all versions | No fix yet |
| Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform 4 Product | all versions | No fix yet |
Details and references
- CVSS 3.1
- CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- Severity from
- the vendor (its own CVE record or advisory)
- Weakness
- CWE-403
More Red Hat advisories
All Red Hat| Date | Advisory | Severity | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 30 | ansible-collection-redhat-leapp: information disclosure | Medium6.2 | No fix yet |
| Jul 30 | ansible-collection-redhat-leapp.: insecure permissions | Medium5.5 | No fix yet |
| Jul 30 | Red Hat Samba: out-of-bounds read | Medium5.3 | No fix yet |
| Jul 30 | Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10: improper authorization | High8.8 | No fix yet |
| Jul 30 | Red Hat Samba: denial of service | Medium5.3 | No fix yet |
| Jul 30 | Red Hat Cost Management Metrics Operator: server-side request forgery | High7.6 | No fix yet |