CVE-2026-44933: CWE-35 Path traversal: '.../...//' in SUSE SUSE Linux Enterprise
CVE-2026-44933 is a path traversal vulnerability in SUSE Linux Enterprise where the PluginScript attempts to chroot to a root directory that is often the system root (/). When the chroot target is /, the operation is ineffective, allowing traversal paths to execute host binaries with root privileges. This vulnerability has a high severity score of 7.8 and affects version 17.38.8. No patch or official remediation information is currently available, and no known exploits are reported in the wild.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability arises because PluginScript tries to chroot the plugin environment to repoManagerRoot, which is frequently set to the system root (/). Since chroot to / is a no-op, an attacker can use path traversal sequences ('.../...//') to escape the intended restricted environment and execute host binaries such as /bin/bash with root privileges. This is classified under CWE-35 (Path Traversal). The CVSS 3.1 score is 7.8, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The affected product is SUSE Linux Enterprise version 17.38.8. No patch or remediation level is currently documented.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker to bypass the intended chroot jail and execute arbitrary host binaries with root privileges, leading to full system compromise. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should avoid configurations where repoManagerRoot is set to / or equivalent system root paths. Monitor SUSE advisories for updates and apply patches promptly once released.
CVE-2026-44933: CWE-35 Path traversal: '.../...//' in SUSE SUSE Linux Enterprise
Description
CVE-2026-44933 is a path traversal vulnerability in SUSE Linux Enterprise where the PluginScript attempts to chroot to a root directory that is often the system root (/). When the chroot target is /, the operation is ineffective, allowing traversal paths to execute host binaries with root privileges. This vulnerability has a high severity score of 7.8 and affects version 17.38.8. No patch or official remediation information is currently available, and no known exploits are reported in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.8high
Affected software
Weaknesses
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The vulnerability arises because PluginScript tries to chroot the plugin environment to repoManagerRoot, which is frequently set to the system root (/). Since chroot to / is a no-op, an attacker can use path traversal sequences ('.../...//') to escape the intended restricted environment and execute host binaries such as /bin/bash with root privileges. This is classified under CWE-35 (Path Traversal). The CVSS 3.1 score is 7.8, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The affected product is SUSE Linux Enterprise version 17.38.8. No patch or remediation level is currently documented.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker to bypass the intended chroot jail and execute arbitrary host binaries with root privileges, leading to full system compromise. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should avoid configurations where repoManagerRoot is set to / or equivalent system root paths. Monitor SUSE advisories for updates and apply patches promptly once released.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- suse
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-08T12:29:48.966Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a0d8700ba1db4736270eedd
Added to database: 05/20/2026, 10:03:44 UTC
Last enriched: 05/27/2026, 21:00:36 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:22:59 UTC
Views: 90
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