PowerChute Network Shutdown Linux Virtual Machine has been flagged for CVE-2026-31431, CVE-2026-43284, CVE-2026-53266, CVE-2026-98432
Issue:
The PowerChute Network Shutdown Linux Virtual Machine has been flagged for CVE-2026-31431, CVE-2026-43284, CVE-2026-53266, and CVE-2026-98432.
Product:
PowerChute Network Shutdown
Environment:
PowerChute Network Shutdown Linux Virtual Machine.
Cause:
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-31431
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-43284
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/cve-2026-53266
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/cve-2026-98432
Solution:
Update the Linux system as recommended in the PowerChute Network Shutdown Security Handbook and Installation Guide.
1- To update the system log in to the PowerChute Linux VM as root and run the command dnf update.
2- When the command runs, you will be prompted to accept the update. Note that the update installation packages and upgrade packages will vary.