CVE-2026-44108 describes a vulnerability in the execution order of scripts during system shutdown, causing the firewall to terminate prematurely. This creates a temporary exposure window where internal services become externally accessible. An unauthenticated remote attacker could exploit this window to connect to otherwise protected internal services. The vulnerability can result in full system compromise without requiring any credentials. The flaw is rooted in improper shutdown script sequencing rather than a traditional software bug. It has been assigned a High criticality rating. The issue is documented by both NVD and CERT VDE advisory VDE-2026-008.