CVE-2026-35367: uutils coreutils nohup Information Disclosure via Insecure Default Output Permissions

Published Apr 22, 2026
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Updated

The nohup utility in uutils coreutils creates its default output file, nohup.out, without specifying explicit restricted permissions. This causes the file to inherit umask-based permissions, typically resulting in a world-readable file (0644). In multi-user environments, this allows any user on the system to read the captured stdout/stderr output of a command, potentially exposing sensitive information. This behavior diverges from GNU coreutils, which creates nohup.out with owner-only (0600) permissions.

Affected Software

2 affected components
uutils uutils coreutils
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-2026-35367?

CVE-2026-35367 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for information disclosure via insecure file permissions.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-35367?

To fix CVE-2026-35367, ensure that the nohup utility is configured to create output files with explicit restricted permissions.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-35367?

CVE-2026-35367 is an information disclosure vulnerability caused by insecure default output permissions in the nohup utility.

4

Which software is affected by CVE-2026-35367?

CVE-2026-35367 affects the uutils coreutils package, specifically the nohup utility within it.

5

What are the implications of CVE-2026-35367?

The implications of CVE-2026-35367 include potential unauthorized access to sensitive information if the default nohup.out file is accessible to unintended users.

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