CVE-2026-79899
Fortra BoKS Manager bccgethostcert insecure temporary file vulnerability
Description
Fortra BoKS Manager contains an insecure temporary file vulnerability in bccgethostcert. The utility creates predictable temporary files without first setting a restrictive umask. A local user on the BoKS Master who can read files under BOKS_tmp may be able to obtain CA secret or host private-key material while the utility runs, or obtain CA secret material left behind after successful certificate creation.
INFO
Published Date :
Oct. 1, 2026, 3:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 1, 2026, 4:18 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
df4dee71-de3a-4139-9588-11b62fe6c0ff
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-79899
vulnerability.
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affected, the information is not represented in the table below.
No affected product recoded yet
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | df4dee71-de3a-4139-9588-11b62fe6c0ff | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | MITRE-CVE |
Solution
- Update Fortra BoKS Manager to the latest version.
- Configure restrictive umask settings for temporary files.
- Remove predictable temporary files after use.
- Limit access to the temporary file directory.
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-2026-79899.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.fortra.com/security/advisories/product-security/fi-2026-014 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-79899 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-79899
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CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Oct. 01, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-79899', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'total'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-10-01T15:15:16.158691Z'} -
New CVE Received by df4dee71-de3a-4139-9588-11b62fe6c0ff
Oct. 01, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Fortra BoKS Manager contains an insecure temporary file vulnerability in bccgethostcert. The utility creates predictable temporary files without first setting a restrictive umask. A local user on the BoKS Master who can read files under BOKS_tmp may be able to obtain CA secret or host private-key material while the utility runs, or obtain CA secret material left behind after successful certificate creation. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N Added CWE CWE-377 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/79xxx/CVE-2026-79899.json">CVE-2026-79899</a> Added Reference https://www.fortra.com/security/advisories/product-security/fi-2026-014