Critical GNU InetUtils telnetd Flaw Lets Attackers Bypass Login and Gain Root Access A 9.8-severity flaw (CVE-2026-24061) in GNU InetUtils telnetd allows remote authentication bypass and root access in versions 1.9.3 to 2.7.

A critical flaw in GNU inetutils’ telnetd enables remote compromise — legacy services still carry modern risk. Disable what you don’t need, patch what you keep. 🧨🔧 #LegacySecurity #CriticalVuln