A flaw was found in nano. In environments with permissive umask settings, a local attacker can exploit incorrect directory permissions (0777 instead of 0700) for the `~/.local` directory. This allows the attacker to inject a malicious `.desktop` launcher, which could lead to unintended actions or information disclosure if the launcher is subsequently processed.
CVSS Details
- CVSS 3.1 Base Score: 2.5
- CVSS 3.1 Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N)
Covered by Rapid7
| Product | Vendor Advisory | Solution File | Added | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debian | — | Upgrade nano | Jul 23, 2026 | Jul 23, 2026 |
| Redhat_linux | — | No solution exists | Jul 17, 2026 | Apr 13, 2026 |
| Ubuntu | — | Upgrade nanoUpgrade nano (Ubuntu Pro)Upgrade nano-tinyUpgrade nano-tiny (Ubuntu Pro) | Jun 7, 2026 | Jun 4, 2026 |
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