Vulnerability Description
proot-distro is a utility for managing proot containers. Prior to version 5.1.6, proot-distro restore accepted hardlink entries whose linkname referenced another installed container and did not verify that the hardlink source container matched the destination container being restored, allowing a crafted restore archive to copy files between otherwise isolated containers. This issue is fixed in version 5.1.6.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/termux/proot-distro/commit/98aff324b7d8500ff75a8ca9ac087ee636
- https://github.com/termux/proot-distro/releases/tag/v5.1.6
- https://github.com/termux/proot-distro/security/advisories/GHSA-7h3g-4w2f-fj2f
- https://github.com/termux/proot-distro/security/advisories/GHSA-7h3g-4w2f-fj2f
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-54727?
CVE-2026-54727 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.2 (HIGH). proot-distro is a utility for managing proot containers. Prior to version 5.1.6, proot-distro restore accepted hardlink entries whose linkname referenced another installed container and did not verify...
How severe is CVE-2026-54727?
CVE-2026-54727 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-54727?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.