Vulnerability Description
eopkg is a Solus package manager implemented in python3. In versions prior to 4.4.0, a malicious package could include files that are not tracked by `eopkg`. This requires the installation of a package from a malicious or compromised source. Files in such packages would not be shown by `lseopkg` and related tools. The issue has been fixed in v4.4.0. Users only installing packages from the Solus repositories are not affected.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Getsol | Eopkg | < 4.4.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/getsolus/eopkg/commit/e7694323ed64e08b5b4b108fff273c64125cd39Patch
- https://github.com/getsolus/eopkg/pull/201Issue TrackingPatch
- https://github.com/getsolus/eopkg/releases/tag/v4.4.0ProductRelease Notes
- https://github.com/getsolus/eopkg/security/advisories/GHSA-hjp7-qwrj-6cc6PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-21437?
CVE-2026-21437 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). eopkg is a Solus package manager implemented in python3. In versions prior to 4.4.0, a malicious package could include files that are not tracked by `eopkg`. This requires the installation of a packag...
How severe is CVE-2026-21437?
CVE-2026-21437 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-21437?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Getsol Eopkg.