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7.8
Polkit pkexec can let local users gain admin rights
published 4 days ago
Summary
The pkexec tool in the Polkit package can be tricked by someone with local access to run commands with full system privileges. This could let an unauthorized user take control of the server or alter critical settings. Update Polkit to the latest version or apply the vendor's patch to stop the issue.
What to do
- Update cleanstart polkit to version 0.120-r2.
Affected software
| Ecosystem | Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|---|
| CleanStart | cleanstart | polkit |
< 0.120-r2 Fix: upgrade to 0.120-r2
|
Original advisory text
local privilege escalation vulnerability was found on polkit's pkexec utility
Security vulnerability affects the polkit package. A local privilege escalation vulnerability was found on polkit's pkexec utility.
Internet-facing
14 days
Internal
At next upgrade
- Not known to be exploited
- Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
- Gives an attacker full control (estimated)
Timeline
Published31 Oct 2026
Updated31 Oct 2026
First seen31 Oct 2026
Sources
CLEANSTART-2024-HL41590 · OSV
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