Dangerous New Linux Exploit Gives Attackers Root Access to Countless Computers WIRED By: Dan Goodin Β· Ars Technica 1 May 2026 at 20:30 The exploit, dubbed CopyFail and tracked as CVE-2026-31431, allows hackers to take over PCs and data center servers. The Linux vulnerabilities have been patchedβbut many machines remain at risk.