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, 9:57 a.m.
Last Modified :
June 18, 2026, 9:57 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
suse
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-44942
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | 404e59f5-483d-4b8a-8e7a-e67604dd8afb |
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.
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