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AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Chat-delivered URL requires no attacker authentication (PR:N) and no special conditions (AC:L), but victim must click the link (UI:R); command execution as current user yields full H/H/H impact with no scope change.
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CVSS VectorVendor: TV
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3DescriptionCVE.org
A command injection vulnerability in TeamViewer Full Client and Host for Linux prior to version 15.81.5 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands in the context of the current user via a specially crafted URL sent through the out-of-session chat feature. Exploitation requires user interaction by clicking the malicious link.
AnalysisAI
Command injection in TeamViewer Full Client and Host for Linux (prior to version 15.81.5) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands as the current user by sending a crafted URL through the out-of-session chat feature. The attack exploits CWE-78 (OS Command Injection) in the Linux URL-handling path and requires only that the victim click the malicious link - no attacker authentication is needed. …
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Vulnerability AssessmentAI
| Exploitation | The out-of-session chat feature must be accessible to the attacker - this is a standard, default-enabled feature of TeamViewer that allows remote parties to send messages before a session is established. … Additional conditions and limiting factors are described in the full assessment. |
| Risk Assessment | The CVSS 8.8 score is well-supported by the attack characteristics: network-accessible (AV:N), low complexity (AC:L), no attacker authentication (PR:N), with only user interaction required (UI:R) and high impact across confidentiality, integrity, and availability. … Full risk analysis with EPSS, KEV, and SSVC signal comparison available after sign-in. |
| Exploit Scenario | Full exploit scenario with step-by-step reproduction available after sign-in. |
| Remediation | The primary remediation is upgrading TeamViewer Full Client and Host on Linux to version 15.81.5 or later, as specified in vendor advisory TV-2026-1009 (https://www.teamviewer.com/en/resources/trust-center/security-bulletins/tv-2026-1009/). … Detailed patch versions, workarounds, and compensating controls in full report. |
Recommended ActionAI
Within 24 hours, identify all Linux systems running TeamViewer and determine which versions are installed; notify users of the risk and restrict non-essential use of the out-of-session chat feature until patched. …
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EUVD-2026-66381
GHSA-hv9x-3jwv-hvm4