CVE-2026-44942
libzypp .repo files can have an optional path which can lead to path traversal attacks
Description
A path traversal in handling the "path" component of .repo files processed by libzypp before 17.38.13 in the 17.x series, or before 16.22.19 could be used by attackers to fill directories on the system outside of the zypp cache with content.
INFO
Published Date :
June 18, 2026, 2:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
June 22, 2026, 6:32 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 | MEDIUM | 404e59f5-483d-4b8a-8e7a-e67604dd8afb | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | MITRE-CVE | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update libzypp to version 17.38.13 or later.
- Update libzypp to version 16.22.19 or later.
- Ensure proper input validation for path components.
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-2026-44942.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1267874 | |
| https://www.suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-44942.html |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jun. 18, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'repo': 'https://github.com/opensuse/libzypp', 'vendor': 'SUSE', 'modules': ['repo parsing'], 'product': 'libzypp', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '17.0.0', 'lessThan': '17.38.13', 'versionType': 'semver'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '0', 'lessThan': '16.22.19', 'versionType': 'semver'}], 'packageName': 'libzypp', 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] Added Description A path traversal in handling the "path" component of .repo files processed by libzypp before 17.38.13 in the 17.x series, or before 16.22.19 could be used by attackers to fill directories on the system outside of the zypp cache with content. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H Added CWE CWE-24 Added Reference https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1267874 Added Reference https://www.suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-44942.html -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jun. 18, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-44942', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'partial'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-06-18T12:05:47.827082Z'}