Upstream information

CVE-2026-91202 at MITRE

Description

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.

SUSE information

Overall state of this security issue: Resolved

This issue is currently rated as having moderate severity.

CVSS v3 Scores
CVSS detail CNA (Red Hat) SUSE
Base Score 6.1 6.1
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:L CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:L
Attack Vector Local Local
Attack Complexity Low Low
Privileges Required Low Low
User Interaction Required Required
Scope Unchanged Unchanged
Confidentiality Impact Low Low
Integrity Impact High High
Availability Impact Low Low
CVSSv3 Version 3.1 3.1
SUSE Bugzilla entry: 1282010 [RESOLVED / FIXED]

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List of released packages

Product(s) Fixed package version(s) References
openSUSE Tumbleweed
  • cockpit-files >= 44-1.1
 Patchnames:
openSUSE-Tumbleweed-2026-11844

SUSE Timeline for this CVE

CVE page created: Tue Sep 22 13:56:20 2026
CVE page last modified: Wed Sep 23 19:44:38 2026