https://seclists.org/oss-sec/2026/q2/876: Local privilege escalation in Lix and Nix

Published Jun 10, 2026
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Affected Software

2 affected components
NixOS Nix>=2.24.4
Lix Lix>=2.93.0

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-44028?

CVE-2026-44028 has a CVSS score of 3.1, indicating a medium severity risk.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-44028?

To fix CVE-2026-44028, update to the latest version of Lix as provided by the Lix team.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-44028?

CVE-2026-44028 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability affecting Lix.

4

Which systems are affected by CVE-2026-44028?

CVE-2026-44028 affects NixOS and Lix systems.

5

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2026-44028?

The potential impacts of CVE-2026-44028 include unauthorized access to system resources or data integrity issues.

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