🔥 This vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild (CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog)
CVE-2026-53362: Linux Kernel Unspecified Vulnerability
Summary
A vulnerability in the Linux Kernel's IPv6 networking subsystem (the protocol that allows devices to communicate on networks) can allow privilege escalation (gaining higher-level access to a system than intended). This affects multiple Linux-based products from vendors like Suse and Red Hat, and is currently being exploited by attackers.
Solution / Mitigation
Apply mitigations in accordance with vendor instructions, ensuring compliance with CISA's BOD 26-04 Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk guidance and CISA's Forensics Triage Requirements. Follow applicable BOD 26-04 guidance for cloud services or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. The due date for remediation is 2026-08-30. References to specific kernel fixes are available at the git.kernel.org links provided in the source material.
Vulnerability Details
EPSS: 0.3%
Yes
🔥 Actively Exploited
August 26, 2026
Classification
Original source: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-53362
First tracked: August 27, 2026 at 02:01 PM
Classified by LLM (prompt v3) · confidence: 65%