CVE-2026-25828
MEDIUMCVSS Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N
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Description
grub-btrfs through 2026-01-31 (on Arch Linux and derivative distributions) allows initramfs OS command injection because it does not sanitize the $root parameter to resolve_device(). NOTE: a third party reports "exploitation may not be feasible under normal conditions and may depend on specific implementation details within resolve_device."
Analysis
Authenticated users can inject arbitrary OS commands into the initramfs boot process through unsanitized input parameters in grub-btrfs versions through January 2026 on Arch Linux and derivatives. The vulnerability requires valid credentials and may have limited exploitability depending on specific system configurations. …
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Remediation
Within 30 days: Identify affected systems and apply vendor patches as part of regular patch cycle. Validate input sanitization for user-controlled parameters.
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