VDB-407660 · CVE-2026-91205 · GCVE-0-2026-91205

Cockpit Files create_directory symlink

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as very critical has been discovered in Cockpit. Affected by this vulnerability is the function create_directory of the component Files. Such manipulation leads to symlink. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2026-91205. The attack can only be performed from a local environment. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Cockpit (affected version unknown) and classified as very critical. Affected by this issue is the function create_directory of the component Files. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a symlink vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-61. The product, when opening a file or directory, does not sufficiently account for when the file is a symbolic link that resolves to a target outside of the intended control sphere. This could allow an attacker to cause the product to operate on unauthorized files. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2026-91205. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 09/18/2026).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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Productinfo

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Cockpit

CPE 2.3info

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CVSSv4info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.8

VulDB Base Score: 8.8
VulDB Temp Score: 8.8
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VulDB Reliability: 🔍

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Symlink
CWE: CWE-61 / CWE-59
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

09/18/2026 Advisory disclosed
09/18/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
09/18/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2026-91205 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-91205
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-407660

Entryinfo

Created: 09/18/2026 19:25
Changes: 09/18/2026 19:25 (47)
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Cache ID: 216::103