VDB-388024 · CVE-2026-72694 · GCVE-0-2026-72694

MRTG PID file symlink

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in MRTG. Affected is an unknown function of the component PID file Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to symlink. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2026-72694. The attack can only be executed locally. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in MRTG (version unknown). It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown function of the component PID file Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a symlink vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-61. The product, when opening a file or directory, does not sufficiently account for when the file is a symbolic link that resolves to a target outside of the intended control sphere. This could allow an attacker to cause the product to operate on unauthorized files. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-72694. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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Productinfo

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MRTG

CPE 2.3info

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CVSSv4info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.8

VulDB Base Score: 4.8
VulDB Temp Score: 4.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Symlink
CWE: CWE-61 / CWE-59
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

08/11/2026 Advisory disclosed
08/11/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
08/11/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2026-72694 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-72694
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-388024

Entryinfo

Created: 08/11/2026 10:06
Changes: 08/11/2026 10:06 (46)
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Cache ID: 216::103