CVE-2026-44941
libzypp path traversal via "keyhint" in repomd.xml
Description
A relative path traversal in the "keyhint" option in repomd.xml parsing of libzypp before 17.38.12 can be used by attackers able to supply a malicious repository to inject or overwrite files in the target system as root.
INFO
Published Date :
July 2, 2026, 4:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
July 7, 2026, 5:27 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 404e59f5-483d-4b8a-8e7a-e67604dd8afb | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update libzypp package to version 17.38.12 or newer.
- Ensure repository sources are trusted.
- Validate repository metadata integrity.
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-2026-44941.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1267426 | Exploit Third Party Advisory |
| https://github.com/openSUSE/libzypp/commit/294b1bad442d089ca671c5c03adc8031e3b29e04 | Patch |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-44941 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
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stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-44941
weaknesses.
We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).
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CVE-2026-44941 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Jul. 07, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:opensuse:libzypp:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 17.38.12 Added Reference Type SUSE: https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1267426 Types: Exploit, Third Party Advisory Added Reference Type SUSE: https://github.com/openSUSE/libzypp/commit/294b1bad442d089ca671c5c03adc8031e3b29e04 Types: Patch -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jul. 07, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-44941', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'total'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-07-02T00:00:00+00:00'} {'id': 'CVE-2026-44941', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'total'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-07-03T03:56:15.064595Z'} Removed Reference https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1267426 -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jul. 03, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-44941', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'poc'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'total'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-07-02T17:32:48.683189Z'} {'id': 'CVE-2026-44941', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'total'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-07-02T00:00:00+00:00'} -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jul. 02, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1267426 Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-44941', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'poc'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'total'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-07-02T17:32:48.683189Z'} -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jul. 02, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'repo': 'https://github.com/openSUSE/libzypp/', 'vendor': 'SUSE', 'product': 'libzypp', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '0', 'lessThan': '17.38.12', 'versionType': 'rpm'}], 'packageName': 'libzypp', 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] Added Description A relative path traversal in the "keyhint" option in repomd.xml parsing of libzypp before 17.38.12 can be used by attackers able to supply a malicious repository to inject or overwrite files in the target system as root. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-23 Added Reference https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1267426 Added Reference https://github.com/openSUSE/libzypp/commit/294b1bad442d089ca671c5c03adc8031e3b29e04