CVE-2026-65093 Privilege escalation in OpenShell

Critical 9.9 Published 25 Aug 2026 Updated 26 Aug 2026

An attacker can escape the sandbox to execute code, escalate privileges, tamper with data, and disclose information in NVIDIA OpenShell for Linux.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: Available

What is CVE-2026-65093?

CVE-2026-65093 is a critical vulnerability in NVIDIA OpenShell, published on 25 Aug 2026. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

NVIDIA OpenShell for Linux contains a vulnerability where an attacker could cause a sandbox escape. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to code execution, escalation of privileges, data tampering, and information disclosure.

Weakness: CWE-427

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-65093?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Nvidia Openshell.

How do I fix CVE-2026-65093?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Is CVE-2026-65093 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-65093 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-vrm8-9q5m-p369.