CVE-2026-10294
PackageKit API pk-transaction.c g_file_test improper authorization
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.
INFO
Published Date :
June 1, 2026, 10:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
June 1, 2026, 10:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-10294
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 2.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | LOW | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update PackageKit to a version later than 1.3.5.
- Apply vendor patches for PackageKit.
- Restrict access to frontend-socket if possible.
- Monitor for exploit attempts.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jun. 01, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added 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. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N Added CVSS V2 (AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:N/A:N) Added CWE CWE-285 Added CWE CWE-266 Added Reference https://github.com/PackageKit/PackageKit/ Added Reference https://github.com/PackageKit/PackageKit/issues/969 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-10294 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/submit/826470 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/vuln/367587 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/vuln/367587/cti