SUSE PackageKit · Security update for PackageKit
Affects SUSE PackageKitSource GCVE Database
Public exploit available · CVSS 5.3 Medium : upgrade the affected SUSE packages to 1.2.8-160000.5.1.aarch64 as a priority.
Data as of 31 Oct 2026, 20:20 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 12% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 1.2.8-160000.5.1.aarch64
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:PExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 1 Jun 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: evidence found.
CVSS exploit maturity: proof of concept public
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), CVSS vector, the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 31 Oct 2026.
What to do
Upgrade the SUSE to 1.2.8-160000.5.1.aarch64.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
SUSEsuse/PackageKitpkg:rpm/suse/PackageKitOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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SUSEsuse/PackageKit-backend-dnfpkg:rpm/suse/PackageKit-backend-dnfOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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SUSEsuse/PackageKit-backend-zypppkg:rpm/suse/PackageKit-backend-zyppOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
A security update for PackageKit has been released by the SUSE Product Security Team to fix this vulnerability. Users should apply the update to remediate the issue. No additional mitigation steps are specified.
Description
A security update for PackageKit addresses CVE-2026-10294, which involves improper authorization due to manipulation of the argument frontend-socket. This vulnerability could allow unauthorized actions within PackageKit. The update also fixes a non-security issue related to KDE Discover ignoring package locks.