CVE-2026-44051
May 21, 2026, 3:20 p.m.
8.1
High
Description
An improper link resolution vulnerability in Netatalk 3.0.2 through 4.4.2 allows a remote authenticated attacker to read arbitrary files or overwrite arbitrary files via attacker-controlled symlink creation.
Product(s) Impacted
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Netatalk |
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Weaknesses
Common security weaknesses mapped to this vulnerability.
CWE-59
Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
The product attempts to access a file based on the filename, but it does not properly prevent that filename from identifying a link or shortcut that resolves to an unintended resource.
*CPE(s)
Affected systems and software identified for this CVE.
| Type | Vendor | Product | Version | Update | Edition | Language | Software Edition | Target Software | Target Hardware | Other Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| a | netatalk | netatalk | 3.0.2-4.4.2 | / | / | / | / | / | / | / |
| a | netatalk | netatalk | 4.4.3 | / | / | / | / | / | / | / |
References
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CVSS Score
CVSS Data - 3.1
- Attack Vector: NETWORK
- Attack Complexity: LOW
- Privileges Required: LOW
- Scope: UNCHANGED
- Confidentiality Impact: HIGH
- Integrity Impact: HIGH
- Availability Impact: NONE
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
Timeline
Published: May 21, 2026, 8:16 a.m.
Last Modified: May 21, 2026, 3:20 p.m.
Last Modified: May 21, 2026, 3:20 p.m.
Status : Deferred
CVE has been recently published to the CVE List and has been received by the NVD.
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