CVE-2026-45222: Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource in steipete summarize
CVE-2026-45222 affects the steipete summarize product through version 0. 14. 1. The vulnerability arises from incorrect permission settings on the daemon configuration directory and file, which are created with default filesystem permissions that may be world-readable on Unix-like systems. This misconfiguration allows local attackers to read sensitive bearer tokens and API credentials stored in ~/. summarize/daemon. json. Exploiting this vulnerability could enable unauthorized access to the daemon or recovery of sensitive API keys. The issue was fixed in commit 0cfb0fb. The vulnerability has a medium severity with a CVSS score of 6.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability CVE-2026-45222 in steipete summarize (versions through 0.14.1) is due to incorrect permission assignment on the daemon configuration directory and file. These files are created with default permissions that may be world-readable on Unix-like systems, exposing bearer tokens and API credentials stored in ~/.summarize/daemon.json. A local attacker with access to the system can read these sensitive credentials, potentially allowing unauthorized access to the daemon or recovery of API keys. The issue was fixed in commit 0cfb0fb, but no explicit patch or remediation details are provided in the available data. The CVSS 4.0 score is 6.9, indicating medium severity, with attack vector local and low privileges required.
Potential Impact
Local attackers can read sensitive bearer tokens and API credentials due to permissive filesystem permissions on the daemon configuration files. This exposure can lead to unauthorized access to the summarize daemon or recovery of sensitive API keys. There are no known exploits in the wild reported at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. The issue was fixed in commit 0cfb0fb, so upgrading to a version including this fix is recommended once available. Until then, users should manually verify and restrict filesystem permissions on ~/.summarize/daemon.json and its containing directory to prevent unauthorized local access.
CVE-2026-45222: Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource in steipete summarize
Description
CVE-2026-45222 affects the steipete summarize product through version 0. 14. 1. The vulnerability arises from incorrect permission settings on the daemon configuration directory and file, which are created with default filesystem permissions that may be world-readable on Unix-like systems. This misconfiguration allows local attackers to read sensitive bearer tokens and API credentials stored in ~/. summarize/daemon. json. Exploiting this vulnerability could enable unauthorized access to the daemon or recovery of sensitive API keys. The issue was fixed in commit 0cfb0fb. The vulnerability has a medium severity with a CVSS score of 6.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The vulnerability CVE-2026-45222 in steipete summarize (versions through 0.14.1) is due to incorrect permission assignment on the daemon configuration directory and file. These files are created with default permissions that may be world-readable on Unix-like systems, exposing bearer tokens and API credentials stored in ~/.summarize/daemon.json. A local attacker with access to the system can read these sensitive credentials, potentially allowing unauthorized access to the daemon or recovery of API keys. The issue was fixed in commit 0cfb0fb, but no explicit patch or remediation details are provided in the available data. The CVSS 4.0 score is 6.9, indicating medium severity, with attack vector local and low privileges required.
Potential Impact
Local attackers can read sensitive bearer tokens and API credentials due to permissive filesystem permissions on the daemon configuration files. This exposure can lead to unauthorized access to the summarize daemon or recovery of sensitive API keys. There are no known exploits in the wild reported at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. The issue was fixed in commit 0cfb0fb, so upgrading to a version including this fix is recommended once available. Until then, users should manually verify and restrict filesystem permissions on ~/.summarize/daemon.json and its containing directory to prevent unauthorized local access.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulnCheck
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-11T14:14:49.611Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a02877dcbff5d86108b8267
Added to database: 5/12/2026, 1:50:53 AM
Last enriched: 5/12/2026, 2:09:38 AM
Last updated: 5/12/2026, 3:14:39 AM
Views: 2
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