CVE-2026-40851

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 v3 8.4 HIGH

8.4^/10

CVSS v3 : HIGH

Vector :

Exploitability : 2.5 / Impact : 5.9

Attack Vector LOCAL

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required NONE

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

References

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

Configurations

No configuration.

History

27 May 2026, 09:16

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
New CVE

Information

Published : 2026-05-27 09:16

Updated : 2026-06-17 10:45

NVD link : CVE-2026-40851

Mitre link : CVE-2026-40851

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-40851

JSON object : View

Products Affected

No product.

CWE

CWE-1287

Improper Validation of Specified Type of Input

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