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CVE-2026-41046

HIGHCVSS 7.3/10EPSS 0.16%

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CVE-2026-41046 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.3/10 on the CVSS scale. A path traversal attack when using a "configName" parameter in qSnapper before version 1.3.3 allowed a local attacker to use malicious config files for snapper and so cause a denial of service or potentially escalate privileges to root.. EPSS estimates a 0.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A path traversal attack when using a "configName" parameter in qSnapper before version 1.3.3 allowed a local attacker to use malicious config files for snapper and so cause a denial of service or potentially escalate privileges to root.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.3/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.16%

5.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

References

Timeline

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Status
Undergoing Analysis

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-41046?
A path traversal attack when using a "configName" parameter in qSnapper before version 1.3.3 allowed a local attacker to use malicious config files for snapper and so cause a denial of service or potentially escalate privileges to root.
How severe is CVE-2026-41046?
CVE-2026-41046 has a CVSS score of 7.3/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.16% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-41046?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST