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UpSnap initial-superuser takeover chained to root RCE

UpSnap initial-superuser takeover chained to root RCE. Upgrade to the patched release.

Also tracked as CVE-2026-49819

First observed
Aug 13, 2026
Last observed
Aug 13, 2026
Last reviewed
Sep 20, 2026
Tracking ended
Aug 13, 2026

Uncertainty and limitations

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Confirm exact fixed version against the live advisory.

  • Campaign tracks CVE-2026-49819 only.
  • HOL blog is operator guidance.

Timeline

Reviewed events, oldest first, each tied to a verified source.

  1. Disclosure

    CVE-2026-49819 UpSnap initial-superuser takeover disclosed.

  2. Update

    HOL Guard published operator coverage.

Publication clock: 932.0 hours from reviewed disclosure timestamp to HOL publication; 12-hour critical target; historical backfill outside target.

Guard coverage and non-coverage

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No Guard coverage mapping is published for this record.

Defensive policy guidance

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No campaign-specific policy guidance is published.

Sources

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Reviewed in full by HOL Guard Security Publishing.

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Record HGTC-2026-9E449EEC.