CRITICAL

[local] GNU InetUtils 2.6 - Telnetd Remote Privilege Escalation

Exploit-DB • Apr 29, 2026

CRITICAL

A 32-Year-Old Bug Walks Into A Telnet Server (GNU inetutils Telnetd CVE-2026-32746)

WatchTowr Labs • Mar 19, 2026

CRITICAL

Telnet vulnerability opens door to remote code execution as root

CSO Online • Mar 19, 2026

LOW

1.2M Exposed: WHY Port 23 is a Nightmare

David Bombal • Feb 20, 2026

CRITICAL

Were telcos tipped off to *that* ancient Telnet bug? Cyber pros say the signs stack up

The Register Security • Feb 11, 2026

LOW

Asia Fumbles With Throttling Back Telnet Traffic in Region

Dark Reading • Feb 11, 2026

CRITICAL

Ancient telnet bug happily hands out root to attackers

The Register Security • Jan 22, 2026

HIGH

Critical Telnet Server Flaw Exposes Forgotten Attack Surface

Dark Reading • Jan 27, 2026