SUSE libzypp up to 16.22.18/17.38.12 path traversal

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in SUSE libzypp up to 16.22.18/17.38.12. This affects an unknown function. The manipulation results in path traversal. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2026-44942. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in SUSE libzypp up to 16.22.18/17.38.12. Affected is an unknown function. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a path traversal vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-24. The product uses external input to construct a pathname that should be within a restricted directory, but it does not properly neutralize "../" sequences that can resolve to a location that is outside of that directory. This is going to have an impact on availability. CVE summarizes:

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.

The weakness was shared by Michael Andres. The advisory is shared for download at bugzilla.suse.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2026-44942 since 05/08/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 06/18/2026). The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1006.

Upgrading to version 16.22.19 or 17.38.13 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2026-37871). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.3

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Path traversal
CWE: CWE-24 / CWE-23 / CWE-22
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: libzypp 16.22.19/17.38.13

Timelineinfo

05/08/2026 CVE reserved
06/18/2026 +41 days Advisory disclosed
06/18/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
06/18/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: suse.com

Advisory: bugzilla.suse.com
Researcher: Michael Andres
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-44942 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-44942
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-372204
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Entryinfo

Created: 06/18/2026 15:11
Updated: 06/18/2026 17:04
Changes: 06/18/2026 15:11 (63), 06/18/2026 17:04 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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