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CVE-2026-60122

7.8 · HIGH

gpsd through release-3.27.5, fixed at commit 4c06658, contains a code injection vulnerability in the gpsprof utility that allows an attacker who controls GPS input data to execute arbitrary OS comm…

Published Jul 23, 2026CWE-94EPSS 0.27%

Overview

CVE-2026-60122 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on July 23, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

gpsd through release-3.27.5, fixed at commit 4c06658, contains a code injection vulnerability in the gpsprof utility that allows an attacker who controls GPS input data to execute arbitrary OS commands by injecting malicious content into the SKY.satellites[].used field, which is inserted unsanitized into a gnuplot heredoc data block. Attackers can supply a used value containing the string EOD to terminate the heredoc early and append gnuplot system() calls, achieving OS command execution as the user running gpsprof when the generated plot script is processed by gnuplot in polar mode.

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.

References

Refgitlab.com/gpsd/gpsd/-/commit/5a9c44a42136b9bb98d460a8a716e9fd344a8d93Refgitlab.com/gpsd/gpsd/-/work_items/406Refwww.vulncheck.com/advisories/gpsd-gpsprof-code-injection-via-sky-satellites-used-field

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-60122?

CVE-2026-60122 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on July 23, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2026-60122?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-60122?

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.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2026-60122?

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