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, 3:19 p.m.
Last Modified :
July 2, 2026, 3:19 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
suse
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-44941
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 404e59f5-483d-4b8a-8e7a-e67604dd8afb |
Solution
- Update libzypp package to version 17.38.12 or newer.
- Ensure repository sources are trusted.
- Validate repository metadata integrity.
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