CVE-2026-44941: A relative path traversal in the "keyhint" option in repomd.xml parsing of libzypp before 17.38.12 can be used

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-44941?

libzypp: upgrade to 17.38.12. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-44941 being exploited?

CVE-2026-44941 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-2026-44941 affect?

CVE-2026-44941 affects libzypp. Severity is high (CVSS 8.4). A relative path traversal in the "keyhint" option in repomd.xml parsing of libzypp before 17.38.12 can be used by attackers able to supply a malicious repository to inject or overwrite files in the target system as root.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-44941?

Priority 46/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 8.4UPGRADE

CVE-2026-44941 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.4) affecting libzypp. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A relative path traversal in the "keyhint" option in repomd.xml parsing of libzypp before 17.38.12 can be used by attackers able to supply a malicious repository to inject or overwrite files in the target system as root.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.4 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 55%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-23
Published	2026-07-02
Last modified	2026-10-25

Publisher (CNA): SUSE · Vendor: opensuse

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-07-02 16:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-25 21:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

opensuse libzypp UPGRADE

Affected: < 17.38.12

Fixed in: 17.38.12

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 17.38.12 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade libzypp

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-2026-44941?

libzypp: upgrade to 17.38.12. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-44941 being exploited?

CVE-2026-44941 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-2026-44941 affect?

CVE-2026-44941 affects libzypp. Severity is high (CVSS 8.4). A relative path traversal in the "keyhint" option in repomd.xml parsing of libzypp before 17.38.12 can be used by attackers able to supply a malicious repository to inject or overwrite files in the target system as root.

How urgent is CVE-2026-44941?

Priority 46/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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CVE-2026-25707 HIGH 8.8 UPGRADE A relative path traversal bug problem when processing repository metadata in libzypp before 17.38.10 could be

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