CVE-2026-91841
High
Description
A flaw was found in NetworkManager-vpnc, a VPN plugin for NetworkManager. A local unprivileged user can exploit this vulnerability by injecting a newline character into the CA-File path. This manipulation allows the user to execute arbitrary commands as the root user, leading to local privilege escalation.
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.8
Exploit probability—
ProductNetworkManager-vpnc
PublishedSep 25, 2026
First seenSep 25, 2026
Weakness typeCWE-93CWE-93
How to fix
Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| GNOME NetworkManager-vpnc | 0 | — |
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