CVE-2026-111802
Nautilus: nautilus: arbitrary file deletion via trash symlink
Description
A flaw was found in Nautilus. When a removable drive or disk image is unmounted or ejected, Nautilus prompts the user to empty the trash without verifying whether the trash directory paths are symbolic links. An attacker can exploit this flaw by tricking a user into mounting a crafted storage volume and confirming the prompt to empty the trash, leading to the arbitrary deletion of files accessible to that user.
INFO
Published Date :
Oct. 16, 2026, 11:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 16, 2026, 11:17 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-111802
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | 53f830b8-0a3f-465b-8143-3b8a9948e749 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | MITRE-CVE | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Validate trash directory paths for symbolic links.
- Prevent trash emptying if symbolic links are detected.
- Update Nautilus to the latest stable version.
- Review file system permissions for sensitive directories.
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-2026-111802.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-111802 | |
| https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2554410 | |
| https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/nautilus/-/merge_requests/2179 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-111802 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-111802
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Oct. 16, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A flaw was found in Nautilus. When a removable drive or disk image is unmounted or ejected, Nautilus prompts the user to empty the trash without verifying whether the trash directory paths are symbolic links. An attacker can exploit this flaw by tricking a user into mounting a crafted storage volume and confirming the prompt to empty the trash, leading to the arbitrary deletion of files accessible to that user. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-59 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/111xxx/CVE-2026-111802.json">CVE-2026-111802</a> Added Reference https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-111802 Added Reference https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2554410 Added Reference https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/nautilus/-/merge_requests/2179