CVE-2026-104620
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Path Traversal in PackageKit Zypp Backend

Publication date: 2026-11-09

Last updated on: 2026-11-09

Assigner: SUSE

Description
A path traversal attack in simulation of actions in the Zypp backend of PackageKit before 1.4.1 could be used by local attackers to gain root privileges.

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Published
2026-11-09
Last Modified
2026-11-09
Generated
2026-11-09
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2026-11-09
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-104620
EUVD
EUVD-2026-120069

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Vendor Product Version / Range
suse packagekit 1.4.1

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CWE ID Description
CWE-23 The product uses external input to construct a pathname that should be within a restricted directory, but it does not properly neutralize sequences such as ".." that can resolve to a location that is outside of that directory.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a path traversal attack in the Zypp backend of PackageKit before version 1.4.1. It allows local attackers to exploit improper path handling to gain root privileges on the affected system.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker with local access to escalate privileges to root, enabling full control over the system. This could lead to unauthorized data access, system modifications, or installation of malicious software.

Mitigation Strategies

Update PackageKit to version 1.4.1 or later to address the path traversal vulnerability in the Zypp backend.

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