CVE-2026-25706
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Improper OS Command Injection in yast2-samba-client

Publication date: 2026-09-01

Last updated on: 2026-09-01

Assigner: SUSE

Description
Improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command in yast2-samba-client allows an attacker who controls the content of an Active Directory directory tree - a rogue domain controller, or a directory user delegated the right to create objects - to execute arbitrary commands as root on a machine being joined to that domain. This issue affects yast2-samba-client through 5.0.4.

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Published
2026-09-01
Last Modified
2026-09-01
Generated
2026-09-01
AI Q&A
2026-09-01
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-25706
EUVD
EUVD-2026-69002

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Vendor Product Version / Range
suse yast2-samba-client to 5.0.4 (inc)

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CWE ID Description
CWE-78 The product constructs all or part of an OS command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended OS command when it is sent to a downstream component.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is an improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command in yast2-samba-client. It allows an attacker who controls an Active Directory directory tree to execute arbitrary commands as root on a machine being joined to that domain.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability affects yast2-samba-client versions through 5.0.4. To detect it, check the installed version of yast2-samba-client on your system using the command: rpm -q yast2-samba-client. If the version is 5.0.4 or lower, the system is vulnerable.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could gain root access on your system if they control the Active Directory directory tree or a delegated directory user. This could lead to full system compromise, data theft, or further network infiltration.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access and data breaches, which may violate GDPR (data protection) and HIPAA (health information privacy) requirements. Organizations must address it to maintain compliance.

Mitigation Strategies

Update yast2-samba-client to a version later than 5.0.4. If an update is not available, consider removing or disabling the package temporarily until a patch is released. Monitor SUSE security advisories for updates.

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