CVE-2026-41048
Caching of Authentication allows Authentication Bypass in qSnapper
Description
Incorrect caching of authentication between different polkit methods in qSnapper before version 1.3.3 allowed a local attacker to use functions like "restore from snapshot" even if only allowed to do "delete snapshot".
INFO
Published Date :
June 22, 2026, 4:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
July 7, 2026, 6:51 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | 404e59f5-483d-4b8a-8e7a-e67604dd8afb | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update qSnapper to version 1.3.3 or later.
- Verify caching mechanisms for authorization.
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-2026-41048.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1262218 | Issue Tracking Third Party Advisory |
| https://github.com/presire/qSnapper/releases/tag/v1.3.3 | Third Party Advisory |
| https://security.opensuse.org/2026/05/26/qsnapper-dbus-issues.html#issue-auth-caching | Vendor Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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Modified Analysis by [email protected]
Jul. 07, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Jul. 07, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CWE CWE-863 Removed CWE CWE-303 -
Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Jun. 28, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-863 Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:presire:qsnapper:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 1.3.3 Added Reference Type SUSE: https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1262218 Types: Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory Added Reference Type SUSE: https://github.com/presire/qSnapper/releases/tag/v1.3.3 Types: Third Party Advisory Added Reference Type SUSE: https://security.opensuse.org/2026/05/26/qsnapper-dbus-issues.html#issue-auth-caching Types: Vendor Advisory -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jun. 22, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-41048', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'total'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-06-22T16:24:42.461147Z'} -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jun. 22, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'repo': 'https://github.com/presire/qSnapper', 'vendor': 'presire', 'product': 'qSnapper', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '1.2.1', 'lessThan': '1.3.3', 'versionType': 'semver'}], 'packageName': 'qsnapper', 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] Added Description Incorrect caching of authentication between different polkit methods in qSnapper before version 1.3.3 allowed a local attacker to use functions like "restore from snapshot" even if only allowed to do "delete snapshot". Added CVSS V4.0 AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/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 CWE CWE-303 Added Reference https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1262218 Added Reference https://github.com/presire/qSnapper/releases/tag/v1.3.3 Added Reference https://security.opensuse.org/2026/05/26/qsnapper-dbus-issues.html#issue-auth-caching