LOW
CVE-2026-35362
CWE-367Published: April 22, 2026· Updated: Apr 27, 2026
3.6
CVSS v3.1
EPSS:0.01%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:2.1th
Official Description
The safe_traversal module in uutils coreutils, which provides protection against Time-of-Check to Time-of-Use (TOCTOU) symlink races using file-descriptor-relative syscalls, is incorrectly limited to Linux targets. On other Unix-like systems such as macOS and FreeBSD, the utility fails to utilize these protections, leaving directory traversal operations vulnerable to symlink race conditions.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-35362 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityHigh
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
uutils1 product
coreutils
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (2)
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https://github.com/uutils/coreutils/pull/9792Issue Tracking · Patch
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Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2026-35362
CVSS Score3.6 / 10
SeverityLOW
WeaknessCWE-367
CISA KEVNo
EPSS (30d)0.01%
Affected1 vendor
PublishedApr 22, 2026
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2026-35362 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.