4.7
MEDIUM CVSS 3.1
CVE-2026-35357
uutils coreutils cp Information Disclosure via Permission Handling Race
Description

The cp utility in uutils coreutils is vulnerable to an information disclosure race condition. Destination files are initially created with umask-derived permissions (e.g., 0644) before being restricted to their final mode (e.g., 0600) later in the process. A local attacker can race to open the file during this window; once obtained, the file descriptor remains valid and readable even after the permissions are tightened, exposing sensitive or private file contents.

INFO

Published Date :

April 22, 2026, 5:16 p.m.

Last Modified :

April 22, 2026, 5:16 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

No
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Score Version Severity Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Source
CVSS 3.1 MEDIUM cc1ad9ee-3454-478d-9317-d3e869d708bc
CVSS 3.1 MEDIUM [email protected]
Solution
Fix a race condition in cp to prevent information disclosure.
  • Update uutils coreutils to a patched version.
  • Review file access controls and permissions.
  • Minimize the time files have overly permissive settings.
  • Implement stricter file creation permission handling.
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URL Resource
https://github.com/uutils/coreutils/issues/10011
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  • New CVE Received by [email protected]

    Apr. 22, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description The cp utility in uutils coreutils is vulnerable to an information disclosure race condition. Destination files are initially created with umask-derived permissions (e.g., 0644) before being restricted to their final mode (e.g., 0600) later in the process. A local attacker can race to open the file during this window; once obtained, the file descriptor remains valid and readable even after the permissions are tightened, exposing sensitive or private file contents.
    Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
    Added CWE CWE-367
    Added Reference https://github.com/uutils/coreutils/issues/10011
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