CVE-2026-84233 PUBLISHED

Rpm: command execution via macro expansion in `rpmuncompress -x` for crafted `.gem` filenames

Assigner: redhat
Reserved: 01.09.2026 Published: 01.09.2026 Updated: 01.09.2026

A flaw was found in rpm. A local attacker could supply a specially crafted .gem filename containing RPM macro syntax. When a user or automated workflow invokes rpmuncompress -x on this file, the macro expansion occurs during command construction. This allows the attacker to execute arbitrary commands with the privileges of the invoking account, leading to a compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Metrics

CVSS Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS Score: 7

Product Status

Vendor Red Hat
Product Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10
Versions Default: unknown
Vendor Red Hat
Product Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6
Versions Default: unknown
Vendor Red Hat
Product Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7
Versions Default: unknown
Vendor Red Hat
Product Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8
Versions Default: unknown
Vendor Red Hat
Product Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9
Versions Default: unknown
Vendor Red Hat
Product Red Hat Hardened Images
Versions Default: unknown

Credits

  • This issue was discovered by Found by AISLE in partnership with Red Hat.

References

Problem Types

  • Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') CWE