> cat /dev/github | grep security-tools
discovered 03 Aug 2026

CVE-2026-24061

Python ★ 824 via github-topic
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CVE-2026-24061-PoC is a proof-of-concept tool designed to demonstrate the exploitation of a critical vulnerability in telnetd from GNU Inetutils, enabling remote attackers to bypass authentication and achieve root access. This tool requires Python 3.4+ and can target hosts by specifying an address through a text file or command line interface. It exploits improper handling of the USER environment variable, injecting command-line options to gain unauthorized access.