Signal
Critical unauthenticated remote code execution vulnerability found in Cockpit
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Evidence trail (top sources)
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Overview
A critical vulnerability (CVE-2026-4631) in Cockpit, a web-based server management tool, allows unauthenticated remote code execution via SSH command-line argument injection.
Entities
Red HatCockpit
Score total
1.02
Momentum 24h
5
Posts
5
Origins
2
Source types
1
Duplicate ratio
40%
Why now
- The vulnerability was publicly disclosed and patched on April 10, 2026.
- Multiple Red Hat Enterprise Linux versions are affected, increasing the urgency for updates.
- The flaw can be exploited remotely without credentials, making immediate mitigation critical.
Why it matters
- The vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary code without authentication, risking full system compromise.
- Cockpit is commonly used for server management, so exploitation could impact critical infrastructure.
- Prompt patching is essential to prevent exploitation given the high severity and ease of attack.
LLM analysis
Topic mix: lowPromo risk: lowSource quality: high
Recurring claims
- Cockpit contains a critical unauthenticated remote code execution vulnerability due to SSH command-line argument injection.
How sources frame it
- NCSC-FI - Vulnerabilities: neutral
Consolidated multiple AusCERT bulletins and official Cockpit advisory for clarity and completeness.
All evidence
All evidence
Cockpit - Unauthenticated remote code execution due to SSH command-line argument injection
NCSC-FI - Vulnerabilities · github.com · 2026-04-13 02:00 UTC
cockpit: CVSS (Max): 9.8
AusCERT - Bulletins · portal.auscert.org.au · 2026-04-13 00:18 UTC
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Top publishers (this list)
- NCSC-FI - Vulnerabilities (1)
- AusCERT - Bulletins (1)
Top origin domains (this list)
- github.com (1)
- portal.auscert.org.au (1)