PatchTheCVECVE-2026-40515: OpenHarness before commit bd4df81 contains a permission bypass vulnerability that allows attackers to read sen
CVE-2026-40515 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting openharness. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
OpenHarness before commit bd4df81 contains a permission bypass vulnerability that allows attackers to read sensitive files by exploiting incomplete path normalization in the permission checker. Attackers can invoke the built-in grep and glob tools with sensitive root directories that are not properly evaluated against configured path rules, allowing disclosure of sensitive local file content, key material, configuration files, or directory conten
Why this priority
- High severity
- Public exploit reference
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.5 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.2% (top 86%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-863 |
| Published | 2026-04-17 |
| 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-2026-40515?
openharness: upgrade to 2026-04-11. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2026-40515 being exploited?
CVE-2026-40515 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-2026-40515 affect?
CVE-2026-40515 affects openharness. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). OpenHarness before commit bd4df81 contains a permission bypass vulnerability that allows attackers to read sensitive files by exploiting incomplete path normalization in the permission checker. Attackers can invoke the built-in grep and glo
How urgent is CVE-2026-40515?
Priority 40/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
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