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9.9

Red Hat OpenShell packages could allow privilege escalation

published 25 days ago
Summary

The OpenShell, OpenShell Gateway, and Python3-OpenShell packages from Red Hat contain a flaw that could let a malicious user gain higher system privileges. This can lead to unauthorized access or control over the server. Install the latest Red Hat Hardened Images update as soon as possible to close the gap.

What to do
  • Update redhat openshell to version 0:0.0.116-0.2.hum1.
  • Update redhat openshell-gateway to version 0:0.0.116-0.2.hum1.
  • Update redhat python3-openshell to version 0:0.0.116-0.2.hum1.
Affected software
Ecosystem VendorProductAffected versions
Red Hat:hummingbird:1 redhat openshell < 0:0.0.116-0.2.hum1
Fix: upgrade to 0:0.0.116-0.2.hum1
Red Hat:hummingbird:1 redhat openshell-gateway < 0:0.0.116-0.2.hum1
Fix: upgrade to 0:0.0.116-0.2.hum1
Red Hat:hummingbird:1 redhat python3-openshell < 0:0.0.116-0.2.hum1
Fix: upgrade to 0:0.0.116-0.2.hum1
Original advisory text
Red Hat Security Advisory: Red Hat Hardened Images RPMs bug fix and enhancement update
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal 60 days
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Can be exploited automatically (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
9.9 Critical
Timeline
Published24 Sep 2026
Updated30 Sep 2026
First seen24 Sep 2026
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