PRP: telnetd CVE-2026-24061 Remote Root Shell Access

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• Identifier of the vulnerability: CVE-2026-24061
• Affected software: telnetd (GNU InetUtils)
• Type of vulnerability: RCE
• Requires authentication: No
• Language you would use for writing the plugin: Templated plugins if possible
• Resources:
  • https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-24061
  • https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/01/20/2

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