CVE-2026-10294 PackageKit API pk-transaction.c g_file_test improper authorization
Attackers can bypass authorization checks in PackageKit's transaction API to potentially escalate privileges or bypass security controls.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2026-10294?
CVE-2026-10294 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in PackageKit, published on 1 Jun 2026. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A vulnerability has been found in PackageKit up to 1.3.5. Affected is the function g_file_test of the file src/pk-transaction.c of the component API. Such manipulation of the argument frontend-socket leads to improper authorization. The attack can be executed remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-10294?
Linux distribution packages (7)
PackageKit SUSE:Linux Enterprise Module for Desktop Applications 15 SP7 | All versions | 1.2.8-150600.4.17.1 |
PackageKit SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server 16.0 | All versions | 1.2.8-160000.5.1 |
PackageKit SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server LTSS Extended Security 12 SP5 | All versions | 1.1.3-24.26.1 |
PackageKit SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server for SAP applications 16.0 | All versions | 1.2.8-160000.5.1 |
PackageKit SUSE:Linux Enterprise Workstation Extension 15 SP7 | All versions | 1.2.8-150600.4.17.1 |
PackageKit openSUSE:Leap 16.0 | All versions | 1.2.8-160000.5.1 |
PackageKit openSUSE:Tumbleweed | All versions | 1.3.6-1.1 |
How do I fix CVE-2026-10294?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2026-10294 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-10294 exists.
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2026-10294, GHSA-9m6p-w8rp-5v54, MGASA-2026-0411, OESA-2026-2689, SUSE-SU-2026:22860-1, SUSE-SU-2026:3404-1 and 4 more.