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Linux vulnerabilities actively exploited
26 Linux CVEs on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, newest first. Refreshed daily.
Every CVE below is confirmed exploited in the wild, not just theoretically severe. The newest addition is CVE-2022-0492 (Kernel, added 2026-06-02). 2 of the 26 are used in ransomware campaigns. New CISA KEV entries appear here the day they are cataloged; the freshest across all vendors are on exploited this week.
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Kernel: 26 exploited CVEs
| CVE | Product | Added to KEV | Signals |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2022-0492 | Kernel | 2026-06-02 | CVSS 7.8, EPSS 6% |
| CVE-2026-31431 | Kernel | 2026-05-01 | CVSS 7.8, EPSS 100% |
| CVE-2018-14634 | Kernel | 2026-01-26 | CVSS 7.8, EPSS 15% |
| CVE-2021-22555 | Kernel | 2025-10-06 | CVSS 7.8, EPSS 79% |
| CVE-2025-38352 | Kernel | 2025-09-04 | CVSS 7.8, EPSS 1% |
| CVE-2023-0386 | Kernel | 2025-06-17 | CVSS 7.8, EPSS 8% |
| CVE-2024-53150 | Kernel | 2025-04-09 | CVSS 7.1, EPSS 1% |
| CVE-2024-53197 | Kernel | 2025-04-09 | CVSS 7.8, EPSS 4% |
| CVE-2024-50302 | Kernel | 2025-03-04 | CVSS 5.5, EPSS 1% |
| CVE-2024-53104 | Kernel | 2025-02-05 | CVSS 7.8, EPSS 3% |
| CVE-2017-1000253 | Kernel | 2024-09-09 | ransomware, CVSS 7.8, EPSS 11% |
| CVE-2022-0185 | Kernel | 2024-08-21 | CVSS 8.4, EPSS 25% |
| CVE-2022-2586 | Kernel | 2024-06-26 | CVSS 7.8, EPSS 10% |
| CVE-2024-1086 | Kernel | 2024-05-30 | ransomware, CVSS 7.8, EPSS 28% |
| CVE-2010-3904 | Kernel | 2023-05-12 | CVSS 7.8, EPSS 12% |
| CVE-2014-0196 | Kernel | 2023-05-12 | CVSS 5.5, EPSS 22% |
| CVE-2023-0266 | Kernel | 2023-03-30 | CVSS 7.0, EPSS 4% |
| CVE-2021-3493 | Kernel | 2022-10-20 | CVSS 7.8, EPSS 49% |
| CVE-2013-2094 | Kernel | 2022-09-15 | CVSS 8.4, EPSS 48% |
| CVE-2013-2596 | Kernel | 2022-09-15 | CVSS 7.8, EPSS 3% |
| CVE-2013-6282 | Kernel | 2022-09-15 | CVSS 8.8, EPSS 40% |
| CVE-2014-3153 | Kernel | 2022-05-25 | CVSS 7.8, EPSS 37% |
| CVE-2022-0847 | Kernel | 2022-04-25 | CVSS 7.8, EPSS 89% |
| CVE-2021-22600 | Kernel | 2022-04-11 | CVSS 7.0, EPSS 6% |
| CVE-2016-5195 | Kernel | 2022-03-03 | CVSS 7.0, EPSS 84% |
| CVE-2019-13272 | Kernel | 2021-12-10 | CVSS 7.8, EPSS 52% |
Common questions about exploited Linux CVEs
Which Linux vulnerabilities are actively exploited?
As of August 2026, 26 Linux CVEs are on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, meaning exploitation in the wild is confirmed. The most-listed products are Kernel (26). 2 are linked to ransomware campaigns.
What is the newest exploited Linux CVE?
CVE-2022-0492, affecting Kernel, added to the CISA KEV catalog on 2026-06-02. This page refreshes daily, so the newest entry is always first in the table.
How urgent are these Linux CVEs?
KEV listing is the strongest fix-first signal there is: it means confirmed exploitation, not a prediction. Patch these ahead of higher-CVSS issues that nobody is exploiting. Check the vendor advisory (linked below) for fixed versions and workarounds.
Can I ask my own AI about exploited Linux CVEs?
Yes. This page includes a free copy-paste AI prompt carrying the newest Linux KEV entries, with CVSS, EPSS, and ransomware context, into Claude, ChatGPT, or Copilot. The data is refreshed twice a day (5 AM and 3 PM US Central).
Authoritative references
All vendors, searchable with due dates and CSV export: the exploited-CVE tracker. Every vendor with a page: exploited by vendor.