High severity7.9NVD Advisory· Published May 27, 2026· Updated May 28, 2026
CVE-2026-44711
CVE-2026-44711
Description
pam_usb provides hardware authentication for Linux using ordinary removable media. Prior to 0.8.7, symlink attacks on pad directory and pad files enable authentication bypass and root file corruption. This vulnerability is fixed in 0.8.7.
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1- Mcdope Pam Usb: 15 CVEs Disclosed in a Single Day — RCE, Auth Bypass, and Race ConditionsVypr Intelligence · May 27, 2026