6.9
MEDIUM CVSS 4.0
CVE-2026-45222
Summarize Insecure Daemon Configuration File Permissions
Description

Summarize versions through 0.14.1, fixed in commit 0cfb0fb, creates the daemon configuration directory and file with default filesystem permissions that may be world-readable on Unix-like systems, allowing local attackers to read bearer tokens and API credentials stored in ~/.summarize/daemon.json. A local attacker can exploit these permissive permissions to read the daemon bearer token and persisted provider credentials, enabling unauthorized access to the daemon or recovery of sensitive API keys.

INFO

Published Date :

May 11, 2026, 7:16 p.m.

Last Modified :

May 11, 2026, 7:16 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

No
Affected Products

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CVSS Scores
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Score Version Severity Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Source
CVSS 3.1 MEDIUM 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10
CVSS 3.1 MEDIUM [email protected]
CVSS 4.0 MEDIUM 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10
CVSS 4.0 MEDIUM [email protected]
Solution
Update summarize to latest version to fix default directory permissions and protect credentials.
  • Update summarize to version 0.14.2 or later.
  • Verify daemon configuration directory permissions.
  • Remove world-readable permissions from the directory.
  • Review and secure API credentials.
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-2026-45222.

URL Resource
https://github.com/steipete/summarize/commit/0cfb0fb99777a87a7b02082b5e4bd449f8dd6175
https://github.com/steipete/summarize/pull/214
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/summarize-insecure-daemon-configuration-file-permissions
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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  • New CVE Received by [email protected]

    May. 11, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description Summarize versions through 0.14.1, fixed in commit 0cfb0fb, creates the daemon configuration directory and file with default filesystem permissions that may be world-readable on Unix-like systems, allowing local attackers to read bearer tokens and API credentials stored in ~/.summarize/daemon.json. A local attacker can exploit these permissive permissions to read the daemon bearer token and persisted provider credentials, enabling unauthorized access to the daemon or recovery of sensitive API keys.
    Added CVSS V4.0 AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:L/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 CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N
    Added CWE CWE-732
    Added Reference https://github.com/steipete/summarize/commit/0cfb0fb99777a87a7b02082b5e4bd449f8dd6175
    Added Reference https://github.com/steipete/summarize/pull/214
    Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/summarize-insecure-daemon-configuration-file-permissions
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