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CVE-2026-105265: A vulnerability exists in the the time zone parameter and does not properly validate user input, which may all

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Routine
MEDIUM 5.3

CVE-2026-105265 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting affected software. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A vulnerability exists in the the time zone parameter and does not properly validate user input, which may allow an authenticated user to cause /etc/localtime to point to a file outside the intended zoneinfo directory .

Why this priority

  • No elevated risk signals yet

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score5.3 (Medium)
Attack vectorNetwork (remote)
Attack complexityHigh
Privileges neededLow
User interactionNone
EPSS exploit chance0.4% (top 69%)
CISA exploited listNo
WeaknessCWE-22
Published2026-10-22
Last modified2026-10-23
Publisher (CNA): ICS-CERT

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Last updated 2026-10-23 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-105265?

No fixed release is listed yet. Watch the vendor advisory and apply any mitigation shown on this page.

Is CVE-2026-105265 being exploited?

CVE-2026-105265 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-2026-105265 affect?

CVE-2026-105265 affects affected software. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). A vulnerability exists in the the time zone parameter and does not properly validate user input, which may allow an authenticated user to cause /etc/localtime to point to a file outside the intended zoneinfo directory .

How urgent is CVE-2026-105265?

Priority 26/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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