CVE-2026-44933
High
Description
`PluginScript` attempts to `chroot` the plugin to the `repoManagerRoot`, this root is frequently `/` (the system root) in standard configurations or when using `--root`. If the chroot target is `/`, it is a no-op, allowing the traversed path to execute host binaries (like `/bin/bash`) with root privileges.
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.8
Exploit probability—
Product
SUSE Linux Enterprise
PublishedMay 20, 2026
First seenMay 20, 2026
Weakness typeCWE-35CWE-35
How to fix
Update
- SUSE SUSE Linux Enterprise17.38.9 or later
- SUSE openSUSE17.38.9 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| SUSE SUSE Linux Enterprise | 17.38.8 ≤ v < 17.38.9 | 17.38.9 |
| SUSE openSUSE | 17.38.8 ≤ v < 17.38.9 | 17.38.9 |
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