CVE-2026-16445 (GCVE-0-2026-16445)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-07-21 12:51 – Updated: 2026-10-27 21:55
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
Dracut: dracut: root code execution via dhcp options command injection in networkmanager initrd module
Summary
A flaw was found in dracut. A remote attacker on the adjacent network can exploit this vulnerability by providing specially crafted DHCP options, such as a malicious root-path, next-server, or bootfile name, to a system using dracut's NetworkManager-based initrd network module. These options are improperly handled and written into a temporary shell script without proper escaping, leading to command injection. This allows the attacker to achieve root code execution within the initramfs during system boot.
Severity
7.5 (High)
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: total
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2026-07-22 17:58 UTC
CWE
- CWE-78 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
Assigner
References
10 references
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| https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:26534 | vendor-advisoryx_refsource_REDHAT |
| https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:40700 | vendor-advisoryx_refsource_REDHAT |
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| https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:90272 | vendor-advisoryx_refsource_REDHAT |
| https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-16445 | vdb-entryx_refsource_REDHAT |
| https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2459963 | |
| https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2503147 | issue-trackingx_refsource_REDHAT |
| https://github.com/dracutdevs/dracut/commit/e509c638e6 |
Impacted products
13 products
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Hat | Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 |
Unaffected:
0:049-244.git20260529.el8_10 , < *
(rpm)
cpe:/o:redhat:enterprise_linux:8::baseos |
||
| Red Hat | Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.4 Advanced Mission Critical Update Support |
Unaffected:
0:049-138.git20220131.el8_4.1 , < *
(rpm)
cpe:/o:redhat:rhel_aus:8.4::baseos cpe:/o:redhat:rhel_eus_long_life:8.4::baseos |
||
| Red Hat | Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.4 Extended Update Support Long-Life Add-On |
Unaffected:
0:049-138.git20220131.el8_4.1 , < *
(rpm)
cpe:/o:redhat:rhel_aus:8.4::baseos cpe:/o:redhat:rhel_eus_long_life:8.4::baseos |
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| Red Hat | Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.6 Advanced Mission Critical Update Support |
Unaffected:
0:049-203.git20220511.el8_6.1 , < *
(rpm)
cpe:/o:redhat:rhel_aus:8.6::baseos cpe:/o:redhat:rhel_eus_long_life:8.6::baseos |
||
| Red Hat | Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.6 Extended Update Support Long-Life Add-On |
Unaffected:
0:049-203.git20220511.el8_6.1 , < *
(rpm)
cpe:/o:redhat:rhel_aus:8.6::baseos cpe:/o:redhat:rhel_eus_long_life:8.6::baseos |
||
| Red Hat | Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.8 Telecommunications Update Service |
Unaffected:
0:049-223.git20230119.el8_8.1 , < *
(rpm)
cpe:/o:redhat:rhel_e4s:8.8::baseos cpe:/o:redhat:rhel_tus:8.8::baseos |
||
| Red Hat | Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.8 Update Services for SAP Solutions |
Unaffected:
0:049-223.git20230119.el8_8.1 , < *
(rpm)
cpe:/o:redhat:rhel_e4s:8.8::baseos cpe:/o:redhat:rhel_tus:8.8::baseos |
||
| Red Hat | Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform 4.12 |
Unaffected:
412.86.202610250235-0 , < *
(rpm)
cpe:/a:redhat:openshift:4.12::el8 |
||
| Red Hat | Red Hat Hardened Images |
Unaffected:
109-7.hum1 , < *
(rpm)
cpe:/a:redhat:hummingbird:1 |
||
| Red Hat | Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10 |
cpe:/o:redhat:enterprise_linux:10
|
||
| Red Hat | Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 |
cpe:/o:redhat:enterprise_linux:6
|
||
| Red Hat | Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 |
cpe:/o:redhat:enterprise_linux:7
|
||
| Red Hat | Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 |
cpe:/o:redhat:enterprise_linux:9
|
Date Public
2026-07-21 00:00
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