CVE-2026-41048: Incorrect caching of authentication between different polkit methods in qSnapper before version 1.3.3 allowed

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-41048?

qsnapper: upgrade to 1.3.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-41048 being exploited?

CVE-2026-41048 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-2026-41048 affect?

CVE-2026-41048 affects qsnapper. Severity is high (CVSS 7.1). Incorrect caching of authentication between different polkit methods in qSnapper before version 1.3.3 allowed a local attacker to use functions like "restore from snapshot" even if only allowed to do "delete snapshot".

Routine

HIGH 7.1UPGRADE

CVE-2026-41048 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.1) affecting qsnapper. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Incorrect caching of authentication between different polkit methods in qSnapper before version 1.3.3 allowed a local attacker to use functions like "restore from snapshot" even if only allowed to do "delete snapshot".

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.1 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 93%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-863
Published	2026-06-22
Last modified	2026-10-25

Publisher (CNA): SUSE · Vendor: presire

Last updated 2026-10-25 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-06-22 16:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-25 23:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

presire qsnapper UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.3.3

Fixed in: 1.3.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy qsnapper || rpm -q qsnapper || qsnapper --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.3.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade qsnapper

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade qsnapper

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-41048?

qsnapper: upgrade to 1.3.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-41048 being exploited?

CVE-2026-41048 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-2026-41048 affect?

CVE-2026-41048 affects qsnapper. Severity is high (CVSS 7.1). Incorrect caching of authentication between different polkit methods in qSnapper before version 1.3.3 allowed a local attacker to use functions like "restore from snapshot" even if only allowed to do "delete snapshot".

How urgent is CVE-2026-41048?

Priority 27/100. High severity

Related CVEs

CVE-2026-41045 HIGH 8.1 UPGRADE A time-to-check-time-of-use in polkit authentication of qSnapper before version 1.3.3 allowed a local attacker
CVE-2026-41046 HIGH 7.3 UPGRADE A path traversal attack when using a "configName" parameter in qSnapper before version 1.3.3 allowed a local a
CVE-2026-41049 HIGH 7.1 UPGRADE Incorrect caching of authentication between different users of the qSnapper dbus service before version 1.3.3
CVE-2026-41047 MEDIUM 5.5 UPGRADE Lack of authentication when using the "snapshot diff" functions in qSnapper before version 1.3.3 allowed a loc

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