Threats affecting pkg:github/yggdrasil-worker-package-manager

CVE-2026-18157 is an argument injection vulnerability in the yggdrasil-worker-package-manager's APT backend. A local attacker with system access can exploit specially crafted package names starting with a hyphen, causing apt-get to misinterpret them as command options. This flaw can lead to remote code execution with root privileges, fully compromising system integrity, confidentiality, and availability. The vulnerability affects specific versions of yggdrasil-worker-package-manager. No official fix or patch status is confirmed yet according to the vendor advisory.