Critical GNU InetUtils telnetd Flaw Lets Attackers Bypass Login and Gain Root Access
Vulnerabilities mentioned
All| CVE | Vulnerability | CVSS | EPSS | Signals | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2026-24061 | Argument Injection Authentication Bypass in GNU Inetutils telnetd | 9.8 | 99% | KEVPoC ×8 | KEV |
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A critical security flaw has been disclosed in the GNU InetUtils telnet daemon ( telnetd ) that went unnoticed for nearly 11 years. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-24061 , is rated 9. 8 out of 10.
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