PackageKit up to 1.4.0 Zypp backend path traversal

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8.4$0-$5k0.28+

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as very critical has been found in PackageKit up to 1.4.0. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component Zypp backend. This manipulation causes path traversal. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2026-104620. The attack can only be executed locally. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in PackageKit up to 1.4.0. It has been declared as very critical. Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown processing of the component Zypp backend. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a path traversal vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-22. The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

A path traversal attack in simulation of actions in the Zypp backend of PackageKit before 1.4.1 could be used by local attackers to gain root privileges.

It is possible to read the advisory at bugzilla.suse.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-104620 since 10/02/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 11/09/2026). The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1006 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

It is declared as proof-of-concept.

Upgrading to version 1.4.1 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.4

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Path traversal
CWE: CWE-22
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: PackageKit 1.4.1

Timelineinfo

10/02/2026 CVE reserved
11/09/2026 +38 days Advisory disclosed
11/09/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
11/09/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: bugzilla.suse.com
Status: Confirmed

CNA: suse
CVE: CVE-2026-104620 (🔒)

GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-104620
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-433159

Entryinfo

Created: 11/09/2026 16:05
Changes: 11/09/2026 16:05 (68)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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