PatchTheCVECVE-2026-35362: The safe_traversal module in uutils coreutils, which provides protection against Time-of-Check to Time-of-Use
CVE-2026-35362 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.6) affecting coreutils. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The safe_traversal module in uutils coreutils, which provides protection against Time-of-Check to Time-of-Use (TOCTOU) symlink races using file-descriptor-relative syscalls, is incorrectly limited to Linux targets. On other Unix-like systems such as macOS and FreeBSD, the utility fails to utilize these protections, leaving directory traversal operations vulnerable to symlink race conditions.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 3.6 (Low) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | High |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.2% (top 92%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-367 |
| Published | 2026-04-22 |
| Last modified | 2026-10-26 |
Last updated 2026-10-26 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2026-35362?
coreutils: upgrade to 0.6.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2026-35362 being exploited?
CVE-2026-35362 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-2026-35362 affect?
CVE-2026-35362 affects coreutils. Severity is low (CVSS 3.6). The safe_traversal module in uutils coreutils, which provides protection against Time-of-Check to Time-of-Use (TOCTOU) symlink races using file-descriptor-relative syscalls, is incorrectly limited to Linux targets. On other Unix-like system
How urgent is CVE-2026-35362?
Priority 14/100. No elevated risk signals yet.
Software pages
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