CVE-2026-6968: Incomplete path traversal fixes in awslabs/tough before tough-v0.22.0 allow remote authenticated users with de

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-6968?

tough: upgrade to 0.22.0; tuftool: upgrade to 0.15.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-6968 being exploited?

CVE-2026-6968 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-2026-6968 affect?

CVE-2026-6968 affects tough, tuftool. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.9). Incomplete path traversal fixes in awslabs/tough before tough-v0.22.0 allow remote authenticated users with delegated signing authority to write files outside intended output directories via absolute target names in copy_target/link_target,

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-6968?

Priority 37/100. On your watchlist

Routine

MEDIUM 5.9WATCHLISTUPGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2026-6968 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.9) affecting tough, tuftool. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Incomplete path traversal fixes in awslabs/tough before tough-v0.22.0 allow remote authenticated users with delegated signing authority to write files outside intended output directories via absolute target names in copy_target/link_target, symlinked parent directories in save_target, or symlinked metadata filenames in SignedRole::write, because write paths trust the joined destination path without post-resolution containment verification. We

Why this priority

On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.9 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 55%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2026-04-24
Last modified	2026-10-26

Publisher (CNA): AMZN · Vendor: amazon

Last updated 2026-10-26 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-04-24 20:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-26 21:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

amazon tough UPGRADE

Affected: >= 0.9.0 and < 0.22.0

Fixed in: 0.22.0

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.9.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 0.22.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade tough

Note

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

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.9.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison tough sudo apt install tough=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.9.0> sudo apt-mark hold tough

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list tough sudo dnf downgrade tough-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.9.0> sudo dnf versionlock add tough

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

amazon tuftool UPGRADE

Affected: < 0.15.0

Fixed in: 0.15.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 0.15.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade tuftool

Note

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

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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-2026-6968?

tough: upgrade to 0.22.0; tuftool: upgrade to 0.15.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-6968 being exploited?

CVE-2026-6968 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-2026-6968 affect?

CVE-2026-6968 affects tough, tuftool. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.9). Incomplete path traversal fixes in awslabs/tough before tough-v0.22.0 allow remote authenticated users with delegated signing authority to write files outside intended output directories via absolute target names in copy_target/link_target,

How urgent is CVE-2026-6968?

Priority 37/100. On your watchlist

Related CVEs

CVE-2026-6967 MEDIUM 5.9 UPGRADE UPGRADE Missing expiration, hash, and length enforcement in delegated metadata validation in awslabs/tough before toug
CVE-2026-6966 MEDIUM 5.3 UPGRADE UPGRADE Improper verification of cryptographic signature uniqueness in delegated role validation in awslabs/tough befo

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