CVE-2026-10294: Improper Authorization in PackageKit
A vulnerability has been found in PackageKit up to 1.3.5. Affected is the function g_file_test of the file src/pk-transaction.c of the component API. Such manipulation of the argument frontend-socket leads to improper authorization. The attack can be executed remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in PackageKit affects the g_file_test function in the src/pk-transaction.c file, where improper authorization occurs due to manipulation of the frontend-socket argument. The issue allows remote attackers to bypass authorization controls, potentially leading to unauthorized actions within the PackageKit API. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 5.3, indicating a medium severity with network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, and no user interaction needed. The vulnerability is present in PackageKit versions 1.3.0 through 1.3.5. There is no vendor advisory or patch available at this time.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows remote attackers to perform unauthorized actions in PackageKit by exploiting improper authorization in the g_file_test function. This could lead to unauthorized access or manipulation of package management operations. However, the impact is rated medium severity, and no known exploits are currently active in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should monitor for updates from the PackageKit maintainers and apply patches promptly once released. No specific temporary mitigations are documented.
CVE-2026-10294: Improper Authorization in PackageKit
Description
A vulnerability has been found in PackageKit up to 1.3.5. Affected is the function g_file_test of the file src/pk-transaction.c of the component API. Such manipulation of the argument frontend-socket leads to improper authorization. The attack can be executed remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.
CVSS v4.0
Score 5.3medium
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in PackageKit affects the g_file_test function in the src/pk-transaction.c file, where improper authorization occurs due to manipulation of the frontend-socket argument. The issue allows remote attackers to bypass authorization controls, potentially leading to unauthorized actions within the PackageKit API. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 5.3, indicating a medium severity with network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, and no user interaction needed. The vulnerability is present in PackageKit versions 1.3.0 through 1.3.5. There is no vendor advisory or patch available at this time.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows remote attackers to perform unauthorized actions in PackageKit by exploiting improper authorization in the g_file_test function. This could lead to unauthorized access or manipulation of package management operations. However, the impact is rated medium severity, and no known exploits are currently active in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should monitor for updates from the PackageKit maintainers and apply patches promptly once released. No specific temporary mitigations are documented.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-31T17:52:58.886Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a1ee657e29bf47b50d3aa51
Added to database: 06/02/2026, 14:19:03 UTC
Last enriched: 06/02/2026, 14:34:20 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:22:57 UTC
Views: 95
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