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CVE-2026-38992
Cockpit v2.13.5 and earlier is vulnerable to arbitrary code execution via the filter parameter within multiple endpoints.
Impact
Cockpit v2.13.5 and earlier is vulnerable to arbitrary code execution via the filter parameter within multiple endpoints. This vulnerability allows an attacker to run system commands on the underlying infrastructure via the MongoLite $func operator.
Affected packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| composer | cockpit-hq/cockpit | < 2.14.0 | 2.14.0 |
Weakness classification
References
- NVD record
- CVE.org record
- GitHub advisory
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-fm6c-rhcf-7439
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-38992
- https://felsec.com/posts/cockpit-cms-2.13.5-multi-vulns
- https://github.com/Cockpit-HQ/Cockpit/releases/tag/2.14.0
- https://felsec.com/posts/cockpit-cms-2.13.5-multi-vulns/