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Vulnerability record · CVE-2026-40851 · published 27 May 2026

CVE-2026-40851: A local attacker can perform a confusion attack on the cfgparser via a specially crafted file on an USB stick …

A local attacker can perform a confusion attack on the cfgparser via a specially crafted file on an USB stick leading to code execution. This can result in a total loss of confidentiality, integrity and availability.

8.4 CVSS 3.1 High EPSS 0.18% · top 93.0% CWE-1287 · CWE-1287 Deferred
8.4CVSS 3.1 base score
0.18%EPSS exploitation probability, 30 days
NoNot in CISA KEV
0Affected product versions listed by NVD
1References
17 Jun 2026Last modified by NVD

Description

A local attacker can perform a confusion attack on the cfgparser via a specially crafted file on an USB stick leading to code execution. This can result in a total loss of confidentiality, integrity and availability.

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References

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https://www.certvde.com/en/advisories/VDE-2026-054/

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Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database (record CVE-2026-40851), CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS (scores of 2026-09-26). This page is refreshed as NVD updates the record.