CVE-2026-94574
Quick assessment
Affected
GNU Wget (Windows Builds) Wget
Exploitation
No confirmed in-the-wild exploitation; assess based on exposure
Recommended action
Check the vendor advisory and references for a fixed version. If immediate upgrade is impossible, restrict exposure and increase monitoring.
A local cross-user code execution vulnerability exists in GNU wget (Windows builds from eternallybored.org) due to a hardcoded configuration file path (C:\msys64) that is writable by unprivileged users, allowing for arbitrary code execution via the use_askpass
Affected Version Matrix 1
| Vendor | Product | Version Range | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| GNU Wget (Windows Builds) | Wget | ≤ 1.21.4 |
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I. Basic Information for CVE-2026-94574
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Vulnerability Title
CVE-2026-94574
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Description
A local cross-user code execution vulnerability exists in GNU wget (Windows builds from eternallybored.org) due to a hardcoded configuration file path (C:\msys64) that is writable by unprivileged users, allowing for arbitrary code execution via the use_askpass directive, potentially allowing local privilege escalation.
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
CVSS Information
N/A
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Type
N/A
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Affected Versions | CPE | Subscribe |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GNU Wget (Windows Builds) | Wget | 0 ~ 1.21.4 | - |
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