Description
A vulnerability has been found in PackageKit up to 1.3.5. Affected is the function g_file_test of the file src/pk-transaction.c of the component API. Such manipulation of the argument frontend-socket leads to improper authorization. The attack can be executed remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | PackageKit | 1.3.0, 1.3.1, 1.3.2, 1.3.3, 1.3.4, 1.3.5 | — |
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 14 | packagekit | 1.3.6-1 | — |
| Debian 13 | packagekit | No fix yet | — |
| Debian 12 | packagekit | No fix yet | — |
Ubuntu
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 26.10 | packagekit | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu 26.04 LTS | packagekit | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu 25.10 | packagekit | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu 24.04 LTS | packagekit | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | packagekit | No fix yet | — |
Show 3 more (older releases, extended support, other products)Fewer releases
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu Pro 20.04 LTS | packagekit | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu Pro 18.04 LTS | packagekit | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu Pro 16.04 LTS | packagekit | No fix yet | — |
SUSE
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLES 15 SP7 | PackageKit | 1.2.8-150600.4.17.1 | SUSE-SU-2026:3404-1 |
| SLES 12 SP5 | PackageKit | 1.1.3-24.26.1 | SUSE-SU-2026:3405-1 |
Show 2 more (older releases, extended support, other products)Fewer releases
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLES for SAP 16.0 | PackageKit | 1.2.8-160000.5.1 | SUSE-SU-2026:22860-1 |
| SLES 16.0 | PackageKit | 1.2.8-160000.5.1 | SUSE-SU-2026:22860-1 |
openSUSE
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| openSUSE Tumbleweed | PackageKit | 1.3.6-1.1 | openSUSE-SU-2026:11406-1 |
| openSUSE Leap 16.0 | PackageKit | 1.2.8-160000.5.1 | openSUSE-SU-2026:21425-1 |
Advisories 6
- WID-SEC-2026-2554 PackageKit: Schwachstelle ermöglicht Umgehen von Sicherheitsvorkehrungen BSI CERT-Bund (WID) · Aug 11, 2026
- SUSE-SU-2026:3404-1 Security update for PackageKit SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Jul 30, 2026
- SUSE-SU-2026:3405-1 Security update for PackageKit SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Jul 30, 2026
- openSUSE-SU-2026:11406-1 PackageKit-1.3.6-1.1 on GA media SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Jul 30, 2026
- SUSE-SU-2026:22860-1 Security update for PackageKit SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Jul 28, 2026
- openSUSE-SU-2026:21425-1 Security update for PackageKit SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Jul 24, 2026
References
- VDB-367587 | PackageKit API pk-transaction.c g_file_test improper authorization vdb-entry technical-description
- VDB-367587 | CTI Indicators (IOB, IOC, TTP, IOA) signature permissions-required
- CVE-2026-10294 | CVE Analysis and Report third-party-advisory
- Submit #826470 | PackageKit v1.3.5 Incorrect Use of Privileged APIs third-party-advisory
- https://github.com/PackageKit/PackageKit/issues/969 exploit issue-tracking
- https://github.com/PackageKit/PackageKit/ product