CVE-2026-73974: linuxfabrik-lib: Arbitrary root file read via live --test argument (lib.lftest) across sudoers-whitelisted plugins (LPE)
MEDIUM
CVSS 5.5
Exploit Available
2 PoC
Published: August 18, 2026 | Last Modified: August 18, 2026
Description
linuxfabrik-lib: Arbitrary root file read via live --test argument (lib.lftest) across sudoers-whitelisted plugins (LPE)
Ghostwire Analysis — What This Means Practically
- Medium CVSS score indicates moderate risk — exploitation requires specific conditions or results in limited impact.
- 2 proof-of-concept exploits available on GitHub. Public exploit code lowers the barrier for both researchers and attackers.
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Proof-of-Concept Exploits (2)
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