CVE-2026-104617
sdbootutil: qrencode invocation leaks PIN/recovery key in /proc/<pid>/cmdline
Description
There are two invocations of `qrencode` to display a QR code for scanning. These invocations leak the private data $pin / $key via /proc accessible for arbitrary low-privileged users in the system.
INFO
Published Date :
Oct. 15, 2026, 9:17 a.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 15, 2026, 9:17 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-104617
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | 404e59f5-483d-4b8a-8e7a-e67604dd8afb | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | MITRE-CVE | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | 404e59f5-483d-4b8a-8e7a-e67604dd8afb | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Avoid generating QR codes with sensitive data.
- Restrict access to the /proc filesystem.
- Review application execution contexts.
- Consider alternative secure methods.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-104617.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2026-104617 | |
| https://www.suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-104617.html |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Oct. 15, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description There are two invocations of `qrencode` to display a QR code for scanning. These invocations leak the private data $pin / $key via /proc accessible for arbitrary low-privileged users in the system. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:L/AC:H/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/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:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N Added CWE CWE-522 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/104xxx/CVE-2026-104617.json">CVE-2026-104617</a> Added Reference https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2026-104617 Added Reference https://www.suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-104617.html