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New Vulnerability CVE-2026-112901 Discovered in Linux Distros

New Vulnerability CVE-2026-112901 Discovered in Linux Distros

First seen 31 Oct 2026, 16:43 UTC • •
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ThreatCluster •October 31, 2026 at 18:44 UTC
  • •CVE-2026-112901 affects multiple Linux distributions with a CVSS score of 6.9.
  • •Exploits for this vulnerability are reportedly available, indicating potential active exploitation.
  • •The vulnerability's severity has changed from Medium to High based on updated detection logic.

A recently published vulnerability, CVE-2026-112901, affects various Linux distributions, with a CVSS score of 6.9, categorized as Medium. The vulnerability was published on October 19, 2026, and has seen its severity rating change from Medium to High based on updated detection logic. Exploits for this vulnerability are reportedly available, raising concerns about potential. The affected systems include multiple Linux distributions, but specific details on the exact distributions have not been disclosed. Security professionals are advised to monitor for updates and apply patches as they become available. The situation is evolving, and organizations should remain vigilant.

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Timeline

2026-08-15
CVE-2026-72083 published
Vulnerability assigned a CVE identifier and published in the National Vulnerability Database.
MITRE
2026-10-19
CVE-2026-112901 published
A vulnerability affecting Linux distros was disclosed with a CVSS score of 6.9, categorized as Medium.
Tenable
2026-10-29
Severity increased to High
The severity of CVE-2026-112901 was raised from Medium to High as exploits were reported available.
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Common questions

What is CVE-2026-112901?
CVE-2026-112901 is a vulnerability affecting various Linux distributions, published on October 19, 2026.
Is there an exploit for this vulnerability?
Yes, reports indicate that exploits for CVE-2026-112901 are available.
What should organizations do?
Organizations should monitor for updates and apply patches as they become available to mitigate risks.