Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2026-50193 Version...

Back Tenable

Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2026-50193 Version...

Tenable • September 26, 2026

Share: View original

CVSSv2 severity (based on CVE-2026-50193, severity increased from "Medium" to "High")

Exploit attributes ("Exploit available" set to "True")

Exploit attributes ("Exploitability ease" changed from "No known exploits are available" to "Exploits are available")

Plugin Feed : 202606291030

The full story

This article is one source in a clustered incident — the cluster page carries the summary, timeline and every other outlet covering it.

Critical Vulnerabilities in Linux Distros: CVE-2026-50193 and CVE-2026-77117 Two significant vulnerabilities have been identified in Linux distributions, CVE-2026-50193 and CVE-2026-77117. CVE-2026-50193, published on June 23, 2026, has been escalated from Medium to High severity, with confirmed exploits available. CVE-2026-77117, published on September 15, 2026, has a CVSSv3 score of 5.9 and is currently rated Medium severity. Both vulnerabilities affect various Linux distributions, posing risks of unauthorized access and potential data loss. Security professionals are urged to apply patches and monitor for exploitation attempts. The situation is evolving, with active exploitation confirmed for CVE-2026-50193. Immediate action is recommended to mitigate potential threats. 2 sources 68

Extracted Entities

CVEs (1)

Platforms (1)