SUSE-SU-2026:4129-1 Security update for libzypp, zypper

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Attackers can bypass GPG signature checks and credential validation in SUSE's libzypp and zypper package managers, potentially installing malicious packages.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is SUSE-SU-2026:4129-1?

SUSE-SU-2026:4129-1 is a vulnerability in libzypp, published on 11 Sep 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

This update for libzypp, zypper fixes the following issues:

Security issue fixed:

  • invalidating legacy libzypp unsigned-repository cache state [LIBZYPP-LEGACY-CACHE-01] (bsc#1274625).
  • hasCredentials() requires both username AND password to be non-empty (bsc#1273242).
  • GPG Key hints in repoindex.xml require at least a long id to allow auto-import (bsc#1271730).

Non security issues fixed:

  • Econf parser adds tags in drop-in files outside any section to [main] (bsc#1272534).
  • libzypp: X-ZYpp-AnonymousId header anomaly (bsc#1268321).
  • Need zypper option to disable services to fix Dockerfile builds in OBS (bsc#1257249).
  • zypper loads repository data and installed packages prior to checking for required arguments (bsc#1274091).
  • Zypper patch doesn't give enough details about conflicts (bsc#1277790).
  • dependency issue for package 'python3-vsts-cd-manager' after starting the upgrade (bsc#1261038).

Changes for libzypp:

  • Update to version 17.38.15:

    • Prevent libgpgme from launching gpg-agents; we don't need them.
    • defaultLoadSystem: Hand out the ZYpp::Ptr as return value.
    • Replace popen cat/zcat with solv_xfopen for testcase loaders (fixes #749)
    • zypp: Improve Testcase Loading for MCP Tools.
    • spec: Remove useless %bcond visibility_hidden (is always ON in cmake)
    • zypp.conf: add solver.NoUpdateProvide (default: false) option.

Changes for zypper:

  • Update to version 1.14.101.

Which versions are affected by SUSE-SU-2026:4129-1?

Linux distribution packages (11)
libzypp SUSE:Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing 15 SP5-ESPOSAll versions17.38.15-150500.6.77.1
zypper SUSE:Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing 15 SP5-ESPOSAll versions1.14.101-150500.6.48.1
libzypp SUSE:Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing 15 SP5-LTSSAll versions17.38.15-150500.6.77.1
zypper SUSE:Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing 15 SP5-LTSSAll versions1.14.101-150500.6.48.1
libzypp SUSE:Linux Enterprise Installer Updates 15 SP5All versions17.38.15-150500.6.77.1
libzypp SUSE:Linux Enterprise Micro 5.5All versions17.38.15-150500.6.77.1
zypper SUSE:Linux Enterprise Micro 5.5All versions1.14.101-150500.6.48.1
libzypp SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP5-LTSSAll versions17.38.15-150500.6.77.1
zypper SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP5-LTSSAll versions1.14.101-150500.6.48.1
libzypp SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 15 SP5All versions17.38.15-150500.6.77.1
zypper SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 15 SP5All versions1.14.101-150500.6.48.1

How do I fix SUSE-SU-2026:4129-1?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Is SUSE-SU-2026:4129-1 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of SUSE-SU-2026:4129-1 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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