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HIGH

CVE-2026-16524

CVSS v3

7.8

HIGH

EPSS Score

1.1 %

exploit probability

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

—

SSVC status

Description

A command injection flaw in PCP's linux_sockets PMDA allows malicious shell metacharacters via the network.persocket.filter metric. This failed validation lets attackers execute arbitrary commands as the PMDA user when metrics refresh.

Technical details

CVSS v3 Vector
3.1
Published
2026-07-30
Last Modified
2026-07-30

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-16524?

A command injection flaw in PCP's linux_sockets PMDA allows malicious shell metacharacters via the network.persocket.filter metric. This failed validation lets attackers execute arbitrary commands as the PMDA user when metrics refresh.

Is CVE-2026-16524 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2026-16524 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 1.1%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2026-16524?

CVE-2026-16524 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.8 (HIGH severity), with vector string 3.1.

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