CVE-2026-5161: Improper Authentication in TUBITAK BILGEM's Pardus About
Published Apr 29, 2026
·Updated
Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') vulnerability in TUBITAK BILGEM Software Technologies Research Institute Pardus About allows Symlink Attack.
This issue affects Pardus About: before 1.2.2.
Affected Software
1 affected component
TUBITAK BILGEM Pardus About<1.2.2
Event History
Apr 29, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:27 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:27 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2026-5161?
CVE-2026-5161 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to improper authentication allowing symlink attacks.
2
How do I fix CVE-2026-5161?
To fix CVE-2026-5161, update TUBITAK BILGEM Pardus About to version 1.2.1 or later.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2026-5161?
CVE-2026-5161 affects versions of TUBITAK BILGEM Pardus About prior to v1.2.1.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-5161?
CVE-2026-5161 is an improper link resolution before file access vulnerability, also known as a symlink attack.
5
Can CVE-2026-5161 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2026-5161 can potentially be exploited locally by an authenticated user to perform symlink attacks.