Description
A local cross-user code execution vulnerability exists in GNU wget (Windows builds from eternallybored.org) due to a hardcoded configuration file path (C:\msys64) that is writable by unprivileged users, allowing for arbitrary code execution via the use_askpass directive, potentially allowing local privilege escalation.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| GNU Wget (Windows Builds) | Wget | ≤ 1.21.4 | — |
Advisories 1
- WID-SEC-2026-3518 wget: Schwachstelle ermöglicht Codeausführung BSI CERT-Bund (WID) · Sep 22, 2026