LOW CVSS 3.7
Published: 2026-07-01

CVE-2026-44042

uvnc ultravnc Security Advisory (CVE-2026-44042)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2026-44042 impacting uvnc ultravnc. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 3.7 (LOW).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
UltraVNC repeater through 1.8.2.2 contains an off-by-one error in the Base64 decode helper used for HTTP Basic authentication. In repeater/webgui/webutils.c:817, the wi_uudecode() function checks whether the input length exceeds the output buffer with a strict greater-than comparison (>), while the correct check should be greater-than-or-equal (>=). When strlen(authdata) equals sizeof(decode), the decoded output length (approximately 3/4 of input) does not overflow the buffer in current practice because the outer HTTP request bounds constrain the Authorization header. However, the defective check leaves a latent off-by-one condition that could become exploitable if the buffering constraints change. The current risk is limited to a one-byte write at the boundary of a 1024-byte stack buffer under constrained conditions.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
High (AC:H)
Depends on race conditions or environment
Privileges Required
None (PR:N)
Unauthenticated execution
User Interaction
None (UI:N)
Zero human interaction required
Scope
Unchanged (S:U)
Confined to same security context
Confidentiality
None (C:N)
No data confidentiality impact
Integrity
None (I:N)
No system modification impact
Availability
Low (A:L)
Partial service performance degradation

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product uvnc / ultravnc
Affected Versions *
Weakness Enumeration CWE-193

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2026-44042 impacting uvnc ultravnc.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2026-44042.yaml
id: cve-2026-44042

info:
  name: uvnc ultravnc - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: low
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2026-44042 affecting uvnc ultravnc.
    Evaluation: UltraVNC repeater through 1.8.2.2 contains an off-by-one error in the Base64 decode helper used for HTTP Basic authentication. In repeater/webgui/webu...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2026-44042
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
    cvss-score: 3.7
    cve-id: CVE-2026-44042
    cwe-id: CWE-193
  tags: cve,cve-2026-44042,uvnc,ultravnc,low

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "ultravnc"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2026-44042.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2026-44042
# Target: uvnc ultravnc | CVSS: 3.7 (LOW)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2026-44042 (uvnc ultravnc)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against uvnc ultravnc scope (*).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2026-44042.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2026-44042
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install ultravnc 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade ultravnc 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update ultravnc

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i ultravnc 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i ultravnc

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

🔗 Verified Technical References

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2026-44042 in uvnc ultravnc?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update uvnc ultravnc packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2026-44042?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2026-44042?

CVE-2026-44042 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 3.7 (LOW). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
3.7
LOW SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2026-44042
Weakness CWE-193
Vendor uvnc
Product ultravnc
Published 2026-07-01
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L