CVE-2026-44711

pam_usb provides hardware authentication for Linux using ordinary removable media. Prior to 0.8.7, symlink attacks on pad directory and pad files enable authentication bypass and root file corruption. This vulnerability is fixed in 0.8.7.
Configurations

No configuration.

History

28 May 2026, 14:16

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References
  • () https://github.com/uniget-org/cli/security/advisories/GHSA-qqq4-5773-pmw5 -

27 May 2026, 21:16

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New CVE

Information

Published : 2026-05-27 21:16

Updated : 2026-05-28 14:16


NVD link : CVE-2026-44711

Mitre link : CVE-2026-44711

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-44711


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Products Affected

No product.

CWE
CWE-59

Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')

CWE-287

Improper Authentication