RLSA-2026:98586: Important: NetworkManager security update

Published Nov 13, 2026
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Updated

NetworkManager is a system network service that manages network devices and connections, attempting to keep active network connectivity when available. Its capabilities include managing Ethernet, wireless, mobile broadband (WWAN), and PPPoE devices, as well as providing VPN integration with a variety of different VPN services.

Security Fix(es):

NetworkManager: NetworkManager: 802-1x ca-path and phase2-ca-path bypass privateuser restriction, allowing WPA-Enterprise server validation bypass (incomplete fix for CVE-2025-9615) (CVE-2026-19685)

For more details about the security issue(s), including the impact, a CVSS score, acknowledgments, and other related information, refer to the CVE page(s) listed in the References section.

Affected Software

23 affected componentsFixes available
rocky-linux/networkmanager-debugsource<1:1.58.0-4.el10_3
1:1.58.0-4.el10_3
rocky-linux/networkmanager-bluetooth<1:1.58.0-4.el10_3
1:1.58.0-4.el10_3
rocky-linux/networkmanager<1:1.58.0-4.el10_3
1:1.58.0-4.el10_3
rocky-linux/networkmanager-wifi<1:1.58.0-4.el10_3
1:1.58.0-4.el10_3
rocky-linux/networkmanager-ovs-debuginfo<1:1.58.0-4.el10_3
1:1.58.0-4.el10_3
rocky-linux/networkmanager-wwan-debuginfo<1:1.58.0-4.el10_3
1:1.58.0-4.el10_3
rocky-linux/networkmanager-libnm-debuginfo<1:1.58.0-4.el10_3
1:1.58.0-4.el10_3
rocky-linux/networkmanager-tui-debuginfo<1:1.58.0-4.el10_3
1:1.58.0-4.el10_3
rocky-linux/networkmanager-debuginfo<1:1.58.0-4.el10_3
1:1.58.0-4.el10_3
rocky-linux/networkmanager-wifi-debuginfo<1:1.58.0-4.el10_3
1:1.58.0-4.el10_3
rocky-linux/networkmanager-ppp-debuginfo<1:1.58.0-4.el10_3
1:1.58.0-4.el10_3
rocky-linux/networkmanager-tui<1:1.58.0-4.el10_3
1:1.58.0-4.el10_3
rocky-linux/networkmanager-adsl<1:1.58.0-4.el10_3
1:1.58.0-4.el10_3
rocky-linux/networkmanager-adsl-debuginfo<1:1.58.0-4.el10_3
1:1.58.0-4.el10_3
rocky-linux/networkmanager-wwan<1:1.58.0-4.el10_3
1:1.58.0-4.el10_3
rocky-linux/networkmanager-ovs<1:1.58.0-4.el10_3
1:1.58.0-4.el10_3
rocky-linux/networkmanager-cloud-setup<1:1.58.0-4.el10_3
1:1.58.0-4.el10_3
rocky-linux/networkmanager-cloud-setup-debuginfo<1:1.58.0-4.el10_3
1:1.58.0-4.el10_3
rocky-linux/networkmanager-bluetooth-debuginfo<1:1.58.0-4.el10_3
1:1.58.0-4.el10_3
rocky-linux/networkmanager-libnm<1:1.58.0-4.el10_3
1:1.58.0-4.el10_3
rocky-linux/networkmanager-libnm-devel<1:1.58.0-4.el10_3
1:1.58.0-4.el10_3
rocky-linux/networkmanager-config-server<1:1.58.0-4.el10_3
1:1.58.0-4.el10_3
rocky-linux/networkmanager-config-connectivity-redhat<1:1.58.0-4.el10_3
1:1.58.0-4.el10_3

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade rocky-linux/NetworkManager-debugsource to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1:1.58.0-4.el10_3
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade rocky-linux/NetworkManager-bluetooth to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1:1.58.0-4.el10_3
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade rocky-linux/NetworkManager to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1:1.58.0-4.el10_3
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade rocky-linux/NetworkManager-wifi to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1:1.58.0-4.el10_3
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade rocky-linux/NetworkManager-ovs-debuginfo to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1:1.58.0-4.el10_3
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade rocky-linux/NetworkManager-wwan-debuginfo to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1:1.58.0-4.el10_3
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade rocky-linux/NetworkManager-libnm-debuginfo to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1:1.58.0-4.el10_3
  8. Upgrade

    Upgrade rocky-linux/NetworkManager-tui-debuginfo to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1:1.58.0-4.el10_3
  9. Upgrade

    Upgrade rocky-linux/NetworkManager-debuginfo to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1:1.58.0-4.el10_3
  10. Upgrade

    Upgrade rocky-linux/NetworkManager-wifi-debuginfo to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1:1.58.0-4.el10_3
  11. Upgrade

    Upgrade rocky-linux/NetworkManager-ppp-debuginfo to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1:1.58.0-4.el10_3
  12. Upgrade

    Upgrade rocky-linux/NetworkManager-tui to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1:1.58.0-4.el10_3
  13. Upgrade

    Upgrade rocky-linux/NetworkManager-adsl to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1:1.58.0-4.el10_3
  14. Upgrade

    Upgrade rocky-linux/NetworkManager-adsl-debuginfo to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1:1.58.0-4.el10_3
  15. Upgrade

    Upgrade rocky-linux/NetworkManager-wwan to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1:1.58.0-4.el10_3
  16. Upgrade

    Upgrade rocky-linux/NetworkManager-ovs to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1:1.58.0-4.el10_3
  17. Upgrade

    Upgrade rocky-linux/NetworkManager-cloud-setup to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1:1.58.0-4.el10_3
  18. Upgrade

    Upgrade rocky-linux/NetworkManager-cloud-setup-debuginfo to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1:1.58.0-4.el10_3
  19. Upgrade

    Upgrade rocky-linux/NetworkManager-bluetooth-debuginfo to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1:1.58.0-4.el10_3
  20. Upgrade

    Upgrade rocky-linux/NetworkManager-libnm to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1:1.58.0-4.el10_3
  21. Upgrade

    Upgrade rocky-linux/NetworkManager-ppp to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1:1.58.0-4.el10_3
  22. Upgrade

    Upgrade rocky-linux/NetworkManager-libnm-devel to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1:1.58.0-4.el10_3
  23. Upgrade

    Upgrade rocky-linux/NetworkManager-config-server to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1:1.58.0-4.el10_3
  24. Upgrade

    Upgrade rocky-linux/NetworkManager-config-connectivity-redhat to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1:1.58.0-4.el10_3

Event History

Nov 13, 2026
Advisory Published
via OSV·12:06 PM
Data Sourced
via OSV·12:06 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Child vulnerabilities

Contains the following vulnerabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

Who is most exposed to this issue?

Systems using NetworkManager to manage WPA-Enterprise (802.1X) connections are the relevant exposure group. The issue involves CA certificate path settings used for WPA-Enterprise server validation.

2

What does an attacker need to exploit this?

The provided CVSS vector indicates local access and low privileges are required, with no user interaction required. Successful exploitation can bypass WPA-Enterprise server validation and affect confidentiality and integrity.

3

Are all NetworkManager-managed connection types affected?

The advisory specifically identifies 802.1X ca-path and phase2-ca-path handling. It does not state that Ethernet, WWAN, PPPoE, VPN, or other NetworkManager connection types are affected.

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