CVE-2026-79899
High
Description
Fortra BoKS Manager contains an insecure temporary file vulnerability in bccgethostcert. The utility creates predictable temporary files without first setting a restrictive umask. A local user on the BoKS Master who can read files under BOKS_tmp may be able to obtain CA secret or host private-key material while the utility runs, or obtain CA secret material left behind after successful certificate creation.
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.9
Exploit probability—
ProductBoKS Manager
PublishedOct 1, 2026
First seenOct 1, 2026
Weakness typeCWE-377CWE-377
How to fix
Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Fortra BoKS Manager | 8.1.0.0 ≤ v ≤ 8.1.0.23, 9.0.0.0 ≤ v ≤ 9.0.0.6 | — |
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