CVE-2026-19042Patch

LOWCVSS 8.8 · HIGH

Signal is active with 5 mentions in latest observed window

Immediate actions

  • Patch affected systems immediately

Recommended action window: Monitor and triage in normal cycle

NVD description

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.

0.5/ 10 priority

Sources & remediation

Weakness type (CWE)
CWE-78

Priority

LOW

Exploitation

NONE

PoC

NONE

Patch

AVAILABLE

Momentum

STABLE

Threat summary

  • Patch or workaround signal is available
  • 8 mentions across 2 observed days
  • Momentum state: stable

What's happening

  • Patch or workaround mentioned in 6 signals
  • Technical details provided in 8 signals
  • Disclosure: 2 classified signals
  • Peaked at 5 mentions on most recent observed day (2026-08-27)
  • 8 total mentions across 2 days

Deep dive

Activity timeline8 mentions / 2d
01345Mentions · 2026-08-26: 3Mentions · 2026-08-27: 5Patch / Workaround · 2026-08-26: 1Patch / Workaround · 2026-08-27: 5Technical Details · 2026-08-26: 3Technical Details · 2026-08-27: 508-2608-27
Signal classification2 categories
Patch
675.0%
Disclosure
225.0%
Referenced assets7 URLs
Classification over time
DateTotalLabels
2026-08-263
Disclosure2Patch1
2026-08-275
Patch5
Full discourse8 posts
  • Daily CyberSecurity@Daily_CyberSec
    Patch

    TeamViewer patched CVE-2026-19042, a Linux command injection flaw, and a path traversal bug. Both TeamViewer vulnerabilities enable code execution. #TeamViewer #CommandInjection #CVE202619042 #PathTraversal #RCE #InfoSec https://securityonline.info/teamviewer-vulnerabilities-command-injection/

    Post summary

    TeamViewer has patched CVE-2026-19042, a Linux command injection and path traversal flaw that enabled remote code execution.

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  • ThreatWire@ThreatWire_
    Patch

    🚨 HIGH: TeamViewer patched CVE-2026-19042, a Linux command injection vulnerability that can lead to remote code execution through malicious links delivered via out-of-session chat. A second flaw, CVE-2026-16444, involves improper file-path validation in TeamViewer Desktop Clients. 🔴 Update TeamViewer to the latest version. 🔗 https://www.teamviewer.com/en-us/resources/trust-center/security-bulletins/ #TeamViewer #CVE #RCE #CommandInjection #CyberSecurity #Infosec

    Post summary

    TeamViewer has patched two CVEs—CVE-2026-19042, a Linux command‑injection that could allow remote code execution, and CVE-2026-16444 involving improper file‑path validation—prompting users to update to the latest version.

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  • ThreatWire@ThreatWire_
    Patch

    @toolshed_labs Correct, thanks for pointing that out. TeamViewer’s own security bulletins confirm CVSS 8.8 (High) for CVE-2026-19042, and both CVE-2026-19042 and CVE-2026-16444 are fixed in version 15.81.5. Appreciate the clarification.

    Post summary

    TeamViewer confirms CVE‑2026‑19042 is high severity and notes that both CVE‑2026‑19042 and CVE‑2026‑16444 are addressed in version 15.81.5.

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  • Rıdvan Yağlı@ridvanyagli
    Patch

    🔴 TeamViewer'da yüksek riskli iki güvenlik açığı yamalandı. Linux istemcilerini etkileyen CVE-2026-19042 (CVSS 8.8), out-of-session chat üzerinden gönderilen kötü amaçlı bir bağlantının kullanıcı tarafından açılmasıyla komut çalıştırmaya ve RCE'ye yol açabiliyor. Ayrıca CVE-2026-16444 adlı dosya yolu doğrulama açığı da giderildi. TeamViewer kullananların en kısa sürede güncelleme yapması öneriliyor. https://www.teamviewer.com/en-us/resources/trust-center/security-bulletins/

    Post summary

    TeamViewer announced patches for two high‑risk CVEs—CVE‑2026‑19042 (RCE) and CVE‑2026‑16444 (path‑validation)—and urged users to update immediately.

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  • lee1981@lee1981b
    Patch

    🔥 CyberForge CVE of the Day #035 🚨 CVE-2026-19042 — TeamViewer Linux Chat-Link Command Injection TeamViewer patched command injection in Linux Full Client/Host. A crafted out-of-session chat URL can run commands as the current user after a click. The sender must be an allowed contact, or outsider chat must be enabled—off by default. 🔑 Key details: ⭐ Severity: High — CVSS 3.1: 8.8 🧠 Weakness: CWE-78 — OS Command Injection 🎯 Target: TeamViewer Full Client/Host for Linux 🔓 Authentication: None on the victim endpoint 🌐 Attack vector: Network 👆 User interaction: Required — link click ⚔️ Impact: Current-user RCE; High C/I/A 🛡️ Fix: 15.81.5; V14 14.7.48838; V13 13.2.153978 🚫 Exploitation/PoC: None publicly confirmed 📋 CISA KEV: Not listed — checked 2026-08-27 📊 CISA SSVC: None / Not automatable / Total impact ⚠️ Why it matters: A link inside trusted support software may appear safer than email. Execution could expose documents, browser data, SSH keys, cloud credentials and internal resources available to that user. 🛡️ Affected Software & Versions: Linux Full Client and Host <15.81.5 Legacy V14 <14.7.48838 Legacy V13 <13.2.153978 Windows, macOS and QuickSupport are not listed 🧠 The practical attack surface: This is not no-click, internet-wide or automatic root compromise. Delivery needs an allowed chat route and execution needs a click. The URL format is undisclosed, so patch rather than trust speculative signatures. 🔥 CyberForge verdict: High priority for Linux support, developer and admin endpoints. A required click limits mass automation, but trusted-chat abuse plus command execution makes prompt patching essential. 🔗 Full visual/vendor advisory: https://www.teamviewer.com/en/resources/trust-center/security-bulletins/tv-2026-1009/ 🔗 Full vulnerability details: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-19042 #CyberSecurity #CVE #TeamViewer #Linux #RCE #CyberForge

    Post summary

    CVE-2026-19042 is a high‑severity OS command injection in TeamViewer Linux clients that can be triggered via a crafted chat link requiring user interaction; the issue is fully patched in recent releases, with no publicly confirmed PoC or active exploitation.

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  • CVE@CVEnew
    Disclosure

    CVE-2026-19042 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 … https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-19042

    Post summary

    The text announces a command injection vulnerability (CVE-2026-19042) in TeamViewer Linux client and host before version 15.81.5, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands.

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  • HOL@HashgraphOnline
    Patch

    Fix: upgrade TeamViewer Full Client and Host for Linux to 15.81.5. Same train also closes a sibling file-write issue that needs an already-open remote session. https://hol.org/blog/cve-2026-19042-teamviewer-linux-chat-link-command-injection CVE-2026-19042

    Post summary

    The notice announces a patch (v15.81.5) for TeamViewer Linux to address CVE‑2026‑19042 command injection and a sibling file‑write issue that requires an open remote session. No evidence of exploitation or PoC is disclosed.

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  • Infoflowcloud@infoflowcloud
    Disclosure

    🚨*CVE* CVE-2026-19042 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 … https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-19042 ----- Traducción: CVE-2026-19042 Una… https://infoflow.cloud`

    Post summary

    The tweet reports CVE‑2026‑19042, a command injection flaw in TeamViewer Linux that allows remote command execution.

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