CVE-2026-24061
GNU InetUtils Argument Injection Vulnerability
9.8
CVSS 3.1
99.0 %
EPSS (current)
2026-01-26
KEV addition
No
Ransomware
Timeline
Publication, first public exploit and KEV addition on a day axis.
Key facts
Vendor / product: GNU / InetUtils
Published: 2026-01-21 · Due (CISA): 2026-02-16
CWE: CWE-88 · EU list: no
Exploit references (metadata only)
| Source | Reference | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| metasploit | exploit/linux/telnet/gnu_inetutils_auth_bypass | exploit/linux/telnet/gnu_inetutils_auth_bypass | 2026-01-26 |
| exploitdb | 52524 | GNU InetUtils 2.6 - Telnetd Remote Privilege Escalation | 2026-04-29 |
References only — no downloads or instructions.