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.
Published: 2026-08-26
Score: 8.8 High
EPSS: n/a
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
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Remediation

Vendor Solution

Update to the latest available client version.

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History

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Teamviewer
Teamviewer full Client
Teamviewer host
Vendors & Products Teamviewer
Teamviewer full Client
Teamviewer host

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
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.
Title Command Injection in TeamViewer Desktop Client for Linux through Chat Link Handling
Weaknesses CWE-78
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 8.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}


Subscriptions

Teamviewer Full Client Host
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: TV

Published:

Updated: 2026-08-26T09:16:13.127Z

Reserved: 2026-08-06T06:13:29.904Z

Link: CVE-2026-19042

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Updated: 2026-08-26T10:30:04Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-78

    Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')