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CVE-2026-15816

Dracut: dracut: root code execution via unescaped error message written to sourced emergency hook script in die()

CVSS score

7.5

EPSS probability

%0.4

Risk score

0.0

Published

2 mo ago

Patch status has not yet been verified

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Vulnerability description

DayBreach CVE AI Research

CVE-2026-15816 has vendor, distribution, patch and security-source records on file. We can compare them and prepare an explanation linked to the evidence.

A flaw was found in dracut. The die() error-handling function writes its message into a shell script under the initramfs emergency-hook directory without properly shell-quoting it. When the message contains data derived from the DHCP ROOT_PATH option, an attacker on the adjacent network who controls a rogue DHCP server can inject a command-substitution sequence that executes as root the next time dracut sources its emergency hook scripts during standard boot-failure handling.

IMPACT: Affected Products and Software

Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2026-15816 vulnerability. Where our threat engine knows the exact affected versions, they are listed below.

IDVENDORPRODUCTACTION
1Red HatRed Hat Enterprise Linux 10 View
2Red HatRed Hat Enterprise Linux 10.0 Extended Update Support View
3Red HatRed Hat Enterprise Linux 6 Extended Lifecycle Support - EXTENSION View
4Red HatRed Hat Enterprise Linux 6 Extended Lifecycle Support - EXTENSION View
5Red HatRed Hat Enterprise Linux 7 Extended Lifecycle Support View
6Red HatRed Hat Enterprise Linux 8 View
7Red HatRed Hat Enterprise Linux 8.4 Advanced Mission Critical Update Support View
8Red HatRed Hat Enterprise Linux 8.4 Extended Update Support Long-Life Add-On View
9Red HatRed Hat Enterprise Linux 8.6 Advanced Mission Critical Update Support View
10Red HatRed Hat Enterprise Linux 8.6 Extended Update Support Long-Life Add-On View
11Red HatRed Hat Enterprise Linux 8.8 Telecommunications Update Service View
12Red HatRed Hat Enterprise Linux 8.8 Update Services for SAP Solutions View
13Red HatRed Hat Enterprise Linux 9 View
14Red HatRed Hat Enterprise Linux 9.2 Update Services for SAP Solutions View
15Red HatRed Hat Enterprise Linux 9.4 Update Services for SAP Solutions View
16Red HatRed Hat Enterprise Linux 9.6 Extended Update Support View
17Red HatRed Hat OpenShift Container Platform 4.13 View
18Red HatRed Hat OpenShift Container Platform 4.14 View
19Red HatRed Hat OpenShift Container Platform 4.15 View
20Red HatRed Hat OpenShift Container Platform 4.16 View
21Red HatRed Hat OpenShift Container Platform 4.17 View
22Red HatRed Hat OpenShift Container Platform 4.18 View
23Red HatRed Hat OpenShift Container Platform 4.18 View
24Red HatRed Hat OpenShift Container Platform 4.19 View
25Red HatRed Hat OpenShift Container Platform 4.20 View
26Red HatRed Hat OpenShift Container Platform 4.21 View
27Red HatRed Hat OpenShift Container Platform 4.22 View
28Red HatRed Hat OpenShift Container Platform 4.22 View
29Red HatRed Hat Hardened Images View
30Red HatRed Hat OpenShift Container Platform 4 View
Total affected vendors: 1|Products: 30

RED HAT CSAF/VEX: Product Impact Check

Red Hat has not yet published a CSAF/VEX impact record for this CVE. This does not mean “not affected”.

SCORING: CVSS from Multiple Sources

CVSS Scores

The Common Vulnerability Scoring System is a standardised framework for assessing the severity of vulnerabilities in software and systems. We collect and display CVSS scores from several sources for each CVE.

SCOREVERSIONSEVERITYVECTORSOURCE
7.5CVSS V3_1HIGHCVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HCVE CNA
7.5CVSS V31HIGHCVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HNVD

Patch and Remediation Guide

Solution & Remediation Advisory

Patch status unknown

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Restrict access to internet-facing services and apply network segmentation.
Until a patch is confirmed, follow the vendor advisory; do not read an unknown status as “no patch”.
Monitor server logs and network endpoints for signs of anomalous execution.

Public exploit and active exploitation status

Verified exploit intelligence

No verified public PoC, exploit repository or Metasploit module has been found for this CVE yet.

Weakness Classification and Attack Patterns (CWE & CAPEC)

CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

While CVE identifies specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorises the common flaws or weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-15816 is associated with the following CWEs:

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

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Attack Vector and Accessibility

ExposureBitişik ağ
PermissionsGerekmiyor
UserGerekmiyor

Official Sources and Advisories

CVSS Vector Radar Chart

7.5 / 10
Attack VectorAdjacentComplexityHighPrivilegesNoneUser Interact.NoneConfidentialityHighIntegrityNoneAvailabilityHigh

Vulnerability Scoring Details

CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack VectorAdjacent network
Attack ComplexityHigh
Privileges RequiredNone required
User InteractionNone required
Confidentiality (Gizlilik)High
Integrity (Bütünlük)None
Availability (Erişilebilirlik)High

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