CVE-2026-10294
Received Received - Intake
Improper Authorization in PackageKit via Frontend-Socket Argument

Publication date: 2026-06-01

Last updated on: 2026-06-01

Assigner: VulDB

Description
A vulnerability has been found in PackageKit up to 1.3.5. Affected is the function g_file_test of the file src/pk-transaction.c of the component API. Such manipulation of the argument frontend-socket leads to improper authorization. The attack can be executed remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.
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Published
2026-06-01
Last Modified
2026-06-01
Generated
2026-06-02
AI Q&A
2026-06-02
EPSS Evaluated
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Affected Vendors & Products
Showing 1 associated CPE
Vendor Product Version / Range
packagekit packagekit to 1.3.5 (inc)
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CWE ID Description
CWE-285 The product does not perform or incorrectly performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.
CWE-266 A product incorrectly assigns a privilege to a particular actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?

This vulnerability exists in PackageKit up to version 1.3.5, specifically in the function g_file_test within the file src/pk-transaction.c. It involves manipulation of the argument frontend-socket, which leads to improper authorization.

The vulnerability can be exploited remotely, meaning an attacker does not need local access to execute the attack.

The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be used by attackers.


How can this vulnerability impact me? :

The vulnerability allows improper authorization due to manipulation of the frontend-socket argument, which could enable an attacker to perform unauthorized actions remotely.

Given the CVSS scores, the impact is relatively low to moderate, with a base score of 4.3 in version 3.1, indicating limited confidentiality impact and no integrity or availability impact.


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