CVE-2026-44051 HIGH

CVE-2026-44051: Arbitrary file read via attacker-controlled symlink creation

Vendor Netatalk
Product Netatalk
Weakness CWE-59
Published May 21, 2026
Last update May 22, 2026
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CVSS base score

8.1/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction None
Confidentiality High
Integrity High

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

What the vulnerability does

01Description

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.

Key dates

02Disclosure timeline

May 21, 2026 CVE published
May 22, 2026 Record updated