A flaw was found in rpm. An attacker can supply a crafted manifest file that, when processed by a user or automation using rpm -q -p or similar… (CVE-2026-95519)
Description
A vulnerability in rpm allows an attacker to supply a crafted manifest file that triggers arbitrary code execution when processed by commands like `rpm -q -p`. This occurs due to unexpected macro expansion of manifest entries, enabling embedded shell commands to run with the privileges of the rpm process. Exploitation can lead to full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected account.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.8high
Affected software
pkg:deb/ubuntu/rpm?arch=source&distro=trusty/esmpkg:deb/ubuntu/rpm?arch=source&distro=esm-apps/xenialpkg:deb/ubuntu/rpm?arch=source&distro=esm-apps/bionicpkg:deb/ubuntu/rpm?arch=source&distro=esm-apps/focalpkg:deb/ubuntu/rpm?arch=source&distro=jammypkg:deb/ubuntu/rpm?arch=source&distro=noblepkg:deb/ubuntu/rpm?arch=source&distro=stonkingpkg:deb/ubuntu/rpm?arch=source&distro=resoluteRun on your own infrastructure? Check whether these packages are installed with threat-finder — our free open-source scanner.
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-95519 describes a flaw in rpm where manifest files are macro-expanded before being opened during processing by commands such as `rpm -q -p`. An attacker can craft a malicious manifest file that embeds shell commands, which are executed with the privileges of the rpm process. This vulnerability enables arbitrary code execution, potentially leading to complete compromise of the affected system's confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the rpm process, which can result in full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability for the affected user account.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- UBUNTU-CVE-2026-95519
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.0
- Ecosystems
- ["Ubuntu:Pro:14.04:LTS","Ubuntu:Pro:16.04:LTS","Ubuntu:Pro:18.04:LTS","Ubuntu:Pro:20.04:LTS","Ubuntu:22.04:LTS","Ubuntu:24.04:LTS","Ubuntu:26.10","Ubuntu:26.04:LTS"]
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ad3f5162cdf04f656657c59
Added to database: 10/17/2026, 22:22:14 UTC
Last enriched: 10/17/2026, 23:00:53 UTC
Last updated: 10/17/2026, 23:00:53 UTC
Views: 4
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