Vulnerability Description
mport is the MidnightBSD Package Manager. Prior to 2.7.8, do_actual_install() in libmport/bundle_read_install_pkg.c used path-based lstat(), chown(), stat(), and chmod() operations while installing package files. A local attacker with write access to a target directory could replace a checked file with a symlink before privileged ownership or mode changes were applied, redirecting those changes to an attacker-selected path and compromising filesystem integrity or permissions. This issue is fixed in version 2.7.8.
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/MidnightBSD/mport/commit/4676ac05b1056b54a3d38d03ae8a478bf12c
- https://github.com/MidnightBSD/mport/pull/150
- https://github.com/MidnightBSD/mport/releases/tag/2.7.8
- https://github.com/MidnightBSD/mport/security/advisories/GHSA-23g3-7fv3-3ccf
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-54576?
CVE-2026-54576 is a documented vulnerability. mport is the MidnightBSD Package Manager. Prior to 2.7.8, do_actual_install() in libmport/bundle_read_install_pkg.c used path-based lstat(), chown(), stat(), and chmod() operations while installing pa...
How severe is CVE-2026-54576?
CVSS scoring is not yet available for CVE-2026-54576. Check NVD for updates.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-54576?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.