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CVE-2026-44943

An Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in open-iscsi allows remote MITM attackers  to create root-owned files outside the database and injec…

Published Jul 29, 2026CWE-22EPSS 0.39%

Overview

CVE-2026-44943 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on July 29, 2026.

Technical description

An Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in open-iscsi allows remote MITM attackers  to create root-owned files outside the database and inject lines into the record.

This issue affects open-iscsi: from through 668ca1df9c9a1e9bdd5c999ae1d67c9c8909237e.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-44943?

CVE-2026-44943 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on July 29, 2026.

How severe is CVE-2026-44943?

CVSS score information is not yet available for this vulnerability. Check back as the CVE record is updated by NVD analysts.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-44943?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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