CVE-2026-35359: uutils coreutils cp Information Disclosure via Time-of-Check to Time-of-Use Symlink Swap

Published Apr 22, 2026
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Updated

A Time-of-Check to Time-of-Use (TOCTOU) vulnerability in the cp utility of uutils coreutils allows an attacker to bypass no-dereference intent. The utility checks if a source path is a symbolic link using path-based metadata but subsequently opens it without the ONOFOLLOW flag. An attacker with concurrent write access can swap a regular file for a symbolic link during this window, causing a privileged cp process to copy the contents of arbitrary sensitive files into a destination controlled by the attacker.

Affected Software

2 affected components
uutils uutils coreutils (cp)
uutils Coreutils Rust

Event History

Apr 22, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:08 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:08 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-35359?

CVE-2026-35359 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for information disclosure.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-35359?

To mitigate CVE-2026-35359, ensure you are using the latest version of the uutils coreutils software, which addresses this vulnerability.

3

What kind of attack does CVE-2026-35359 enable?

CVE-2026-35359 allows attackers to exploit a Time-of-Check to Time-of-Use (TOCTOU) condition to bypass no-dereference intent.

4

What component of the uutils coreutils is affected by CVE-2026-35359?

CVE-2026-35359 specifically affects the 'cp' utility within the uutils coreutils package.

5

Can CVE-2026-35359 lead to arbitrary file access?

Yes, CVE-2026-35359 can potentially lead to arbitrary file access by manipulating symbolic links during the cp operation.

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