CVE-2026-38992

Critical

Description

Cockpit v2.13.5 and earlier is vulnerable to arbitrary code execution via the filter parameter within multiple endpoints. This vulnerability allows an attacker to run system commands on the underlying infrastructure via the MongoLite $func operator.

SeverityCritical
CVSS9.8
Exploit probability—
ProductCockpit-hq/cockpit
PublishedApr 29, 2026
First seenApr 29, 2026

How to fix

Update
  • cockpit-hq/cockpit2.14.0 or later

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
cockpit-hq/cockpitPackagistv < 2.14.02.14.0

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