CVE-2026-115207: patch security update
Affects patchSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 5.5 Medium : upgrade to 2.7.6-17.oe2203sp4 when convenient.
Data as of 29 Oct 2026, 10:49 UTC
Thin evidence
One scorer or none| CNA (redhat) | CVSS 3.1 | 5.5 |
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- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 3% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 2.7.6-17.oe2203sp4
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 22 Oct 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 29 Oct 2026.
What to do
Upgrade patch to 2.7.6-17.oe2203sp4.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
openEuler 22.03-LTS-SP4patchpkg:rpm/openEuler/patch&distro=openEuler-22.03-LTS-SP4Other threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
Apply the official patch by upgrading GNU patch to version 2.7.6-17.oe2203sp4 or later. This version includes the fix that properly validates patch headers to prevent absolute file path exploitation. Until patched, avoid applying untrusted patch files, especially from unverified sources.
Description
A vulnerability in GNU patch allows an attacker to create arbitrary files outside the intended directory by using specially crafted patch files containing absolute paths. This occurs due to missing validation during automatic patch reversal, permitting absolute file paths in patch headers. The flaw can lead to arbitrary file creation with the permissions of the user applying the patch. A fix is available in version 2.7.6-17.oe2203sp4.