PatchTheCVECVE-2026-45246: Summarize prior to 0.15.1 contains an insecure file permission vulnerability in the refresh-free configuration
CVE-2026-45246 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.5) affecting summarize. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Summarize prior to 0.15.1 contains an insecure file permission vulnerability in the refresh-free configuration rewrite path that allows local users to read sensitive credentials by exploiting default filesystem permissions. When the refresh-free path rewrites the configuration file, it creates the replacement with default process umask permissions instead of preserving the original file permissions, exposing the config file containing API keys an
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.5 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.1% (top 97%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-732 |
| Published | 2026-05-18 |
| Last modified | 2026-10-14 |
Last updated 2026-10-14 · 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-2026-45246?
summarize: upgrade to 0.15.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2026-45246 being exploited?
CVE-2026-45246 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-2026-45246 affect?
CVE-2026-45246 affects summarize. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). Summarize prior to 0.15.1 contains an insecure file permission vulnerability in the refresh-free configuration rewrite path that allows local users to read sensitive credentials by exploiting default filesystem permissions. When the refresh
How urgent is CVE-2026-45246?
Priority 25/100. Public exploit reference
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