CVE-2026-35353
CVE-2026-35353 is a low-severity vulnerability in Uutils Coreutils with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-367.
Key facts
- Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (1st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-24988
- Weakness: CWE-367
- Affected product: Uutils Coreutils
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The mkdir utility in uutils coreutils incorrectly applies permissions when using the -m flag by creating a directory with umask-derived permissions (typically 0755) before subsequently changing them to the requested mode via a separate chmod system call. In multi-user environments, this introduces a brief window where a directory intended to be private is accessible to other users, potentially leading to unauthorized data access.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-35353?
- The mkdir utility in uutils coreutils incorrectly applies permissions when using the -m flag by creating a directory with umask-derived permissions (typically 0755) before subsequently changing them to the requested mode via a separate chmod system call. In multi-user environments, this introduces a brief window where a directory intended to be private is accessible to other users, potentially leading to unauthorized data access.
- How severe is CVE-2026-35353?
- CVE-2026-35353 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2026-35353 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (1st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2026-35353?
- CVE-2026-35353 affects Uutils Coreutils. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2026-35353?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2026-35353 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2026-35353 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-24988.
- When was CVE-2026-35353 published?
- CVE-2026-35353 was published on 2026-04-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/uutils/coreutils/pull/10036
- https://github.com/uutils/coreutils/releases/tag/0.6.0
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:uutils:coreutils:*:*:*:*:*:rust:*:*
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