CVE-2026-91202
Cockpit-files: cockpit-files: arbitrary file ownership change via symlink following in privileged paste
CVSS Score
6.1
EPSS Score
0.0%
EPSS Percentile
0th
A flaw was found in cockpit-files. A low-privileged local user can exploit this vulnerability by crafting a directory containing a symbolic link (symlink) and then using the privileged "Paste as owner" function. This allows for arbitrary file ownership changes outside the intended pasted directory, leading to a compromise of data integrity. In some cases, this could also lead to reduced confidentiality if the new ownership grants unauthorized read access. Exploitation requires user interaction to select a non-original owner during the paste operation.
| CWE | CWE-61 |
| Vendor | red hat |
| Product | red hat enterprise linux 10 |
| Published | Sep 18, 2026 |
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CVSS v3 Breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:L Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
High
Availability
Low
Affected Versions
Red Hat / Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10
All versions affected Red Hat / Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9
All versions affected References
Credits
This issue was discovered by Found by AISLE in partnership with Red Hat.