CVE-2026-5161 — HIGH (8.8) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') vulnerability in TUBITAK BILGEM Software Technologies Research Institute Pardus About allows Symlink Attack. This issue affects Pardus About: before 1.2.2.

CVSS Score

8.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-59

References

https://www.usom.gov.tr/bildirim/tr-26-0131

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-5161?

CVE-2026-5161 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') vulnerability in TUBITAK BILGEM Software Technologies Research Institute Pardus About allows Symlink Attack. This issue affects Pardus A...

How severe is CVE-2026-5161?

CVE-2026-5161 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-5161?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.