CWE-23 Relative path traversal in SUSE libzypp (CVE-2026-25707)
CVE-2026-25707 is a high severity vulnerability in SUSE libzypp before version 17.38.10. It involves a relative path traversal flaw when processing repository metadata, which could allow remote attackers supplying malicious repositories to overwrite files on the system. This can lead to denial of service or privilege escalation.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
A relative path traversal vulnerability (CWE-23) exists in SUSE libzypp versions prior to 17.38.10. The flaw occurs during the processing of repository metadata, enabling remote attackers who control repository data to overwrite arbitrary files on the affected system. This can result in denial of service or privilege escalation. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, indicating high severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No official patch or remediation information is provided in the input data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to overwrite system files by supplying crafted repository metadata. This can cause denial of service or privilege escalation, impacting system confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the SUSE vendor advisory SUSE-SU-2026:2575-1 for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, avoid using untrusted repositories with libzypp.
CWE-23 Relative path traversal in SUSE libzypp (CVE-2026-25707)
Description
CVE-2026-25707 is a high severity vulnerability in SUSE libzypp before version 17.38.10. It involves a relative path traversal flaw when processing repository metadata, which could allow remote attackers supplying malicious repositories to overwrite files on the system. This can lead to denial of service or privilege escalation.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
A relative path traversal vulnerability (CWE-23) exists in SUSE libzypp versions prior to 17.38.10. The flaw occurs during the processing of repository metadata, enabling remote attackers who control repository data to overwrite arbitrary files on the affected system. This can result in denial of service or privilege escalation. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, indicating high severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No official patch or remediation information is provided in the input data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to overwrite system files by supplying crafted repository metadata. This can cause denial of service or privilege escalation, impacting system confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the SUSE vendor advisory SUSE-SU-2026:2575-1 for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, avoid using untrusted repositories with libzypp.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Csaf Category
- csaf_security_advisory
- Csaf Version
- 2.0
- Publisher
- SUSE Product Security Team
- Advisory Id
- SUSE-SU-2026:2575-1
- Cve Count
- 7
- Additional Cves
- ["CVE-2026-44933","CVE-2026-44941","CVE-2026-44942","CVE-2026-48863","CVE-2026-9149","CVE-2026-9150"]
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a3c0d28eed863c81e23f38a
Added to database: 06/24/2026, 17:00:24 UTC
Last enriched: 07/01/2026, 20:58:50 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:50:51 UTC
Views: 92
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