CVE-2025-70341: Insecure permissions in App-Auto-Patch v3.4.2 create a race condition which allows attackers to write arbitrar

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-70341?

app-auto-patch: upgrade to newer than 3.4.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2025-70341 being exploited?

CVE-2025-70341 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2025-70341 affect?

CVE-2025-70341 affects app-auto-patch. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Insecure permissions in App-Auto-Patch v3.4.2 create a race condition which allows attackers to write arbitrary files.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2025-70341?

Priority 36/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Routine

HIGH 7.8UPGRADE

CVE-2025-70341 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting app-auto-patch. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Insecure permissions in App-Auto-Patch v3.4.2 create a race condition which allows attackers to write arbitrary files.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 87%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94, CWE-732
Published	2026-03-04
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: app-auto-patch

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-03-04 15:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 10:03 UTCUpdated Record last modified

app-auto-patch app-auto-patch UPGRADE

Affected: <= 3.4.2

Fixed in: newer than 3.4.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy app-auto-patch || rpm -q app-auto-patch || app-auto-patch --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 3.4.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade app-auto-patch

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade app-auto-patch

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-70341?

app-auto-patch: upgrade to newer than 3.4.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-70341 being exploited?

CVE-2025-70341 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2025-70341 affect?

CVE-2025-70341 affects app-auto-patch. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Insecure permissions in App-Auto-Patch v3.4.2 create a race condition which allows attackers to write arbitrary files.

How urgent is CVE-2025-70341?

Priority 36/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

References

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