CVE-2026-25707
CWE-23Published: June 29, 2026· Updated: Jun 30, 2026
Official Description
A relative path traversal bug problem when processing repository metadata in libzypp before 17.38.10 could be used by remote attackers supplying repositories to overwrite files on the system, leading to denial of service or privilege escalation.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-25707 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 8.8.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2026-25707 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts