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CVE-2026-91202

Cockpit-files: cockpit-files: arbitrary file ownership change via symlink following in privileged paste PUBLISHED

Description (CNA)

A flaw was found in cockpit-files. A low-privileged local user can exploit this vulnerability by crafting a directory containing a symbolic link (symlink) and then using the privileged "Paste as owner" function. This allows for arbitrary file ownership changes outside the intended pasted directory, leading to a compromise of data integrity. In some cases, this could also lead to reduced confidentiality if the new ownership grants unauthorized read access. Exploitation requires user interaction to select a non-original owner during the paste operation.

Affected (CNA)

Vendor / productVersions
Red Hat / Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9unaffected 0:36.1-1.el9_8 before *
Red Hat / Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10affected

CWE

CWE-61

References

ADP enrichment

CISA-ADP

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