CVE-2026-44941: A relative path traversal in the "keyhint" option in repomd.xml parsing of libzypp before 17.38.12 can be used by attackers able to supply a malicious repository to inject or overw
A relative path traversal in the "keyhint" option in repomd.xml parsing of libzypp before 17.38.12 can be used by attackers able to supply a malicious repository to inject or overwrite files in the target system as root.
Details
Original advisory: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-44941
Exploitation outlook
EPSS (FIRST.org) estimates each CVE’s probability of exploitation in the next 30 days — here is the CSIRTS.com read on those numbers.
- Low exploitation riskCVE-2026-449410.53% 30-day exploitation probability — currently an unlikely target, but scores change as exploit code circulates. Riskier than 41% of all scored CVEs.
Referenced CVEs
| CVE | CSIRTS overview | External |
|---|---|---|
| CVE-2026-44941 | coverage & exploitation status | NVD · CVE.org |
Recent advisories for A relative path
A cluster of recent advisories against the same product widens the attack surface — attackers routinely chain freshly published CVEs on one product, so review these together.
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- highCVE-2026-57988: Relative path traversal in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) allows an unauthorized attacker to …nvd · 2026-07-03
- lowCVE-2026-8387: A vulnerability in allegroai/clearml versions up to and including 1.16.5 allows for relative pa…nvd · 2026-07-01
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