CVE-2026-6842

LOW

2.5

Description

A flaw was found in nano. In environments with permissive umask settings, a local attacker can exploit incorrect directory permissions (0777 instead of 0700) for the `~/.local` directory. This allows the attacker to inject a malicious `.desktop` launcher, which could lead to unintended actions or information disclosure if the launcher is subsequently processed.

CVE Details

CVSS v3.1 Score2.5

SeverityLOW

CVSS VectorCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

Attack VectorLOCAL

ComplexityHIGH

Privileges RequiredLOW

User InteractionNONE

Published4/22/2026

Last Modified4/22/2026

Sourcenvd

Honeypot Sightings0

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-732

References

https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-6842(secalert@redhat.com)

https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2460018(secalert@redhat.com)

IOC Correlations

No correlations recorded

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