PwnKit (CVE-2021-4034) exploit via pkexec.so load

Ankit Mehta@Secvyn

•updated Sep 18, 2026•0•0•1

Detects the loading or execution of pkexec.so, which is indicative of exploitation attempts targeting CVE-2021-4034 (PwnKit). This vulnerability allows for local privilege escalation on Linux systems, including within compromised containers.