CVE-2026-5053
April 11, 2026, 1:16 a.m.
7.1
High
Description
NoMachine External Control of File Path Arbitrary File Deletion Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to delete arbitrary files on affected installations of NoMachine. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability.
The specific flaw exists within the handling of environment variables. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to delete files in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-28644.
Product(s) Impacted
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
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| Nomachine |
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Weaknesses
Common security weaknesses mapped to this vulnerability.
CWE-73
External Control of File Name or Path
The product allows user input to control or influence paths or file names that are used in filesystem operations.
*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 | nomachine | nomachine | / | / | / | / | / | / | / | / |
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CVSS Score
CVSS Data - 3.0
- Attack Vector: LOCAL
- Attack Complexity: LOW
- Privileges Required: LOW
- Scope: UNCHANGED
- Confidentiality Impact: NONE
- Integrity Impact: HIGH
- Availability Impact: HIGH
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H
Timeline
Published: April 11, 2026, 1:16 a.m.
Last Modified: April 11, 2026, 1:16 a.m.
Last Modified: April 11, 2026, 1:16 a.m.
Status : Received
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