# CVE-2026-35349: rust-coreutils: A vulnerability in the rm utility of uutils coreutils allows a bypass of the --preserve-root protection

CVE-2026-35349 is fixed in rust-coreutils on 1 platform by DEBIAN-CVE-2026-35349 (version 0.7.0-1), released April 22, 2026. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: High.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-35349
- Priority: High
- CVSS: 7.7 (high)
- EPSS: 0.0019
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Apr 22, 2026

## Description

A vulnerability in the rm utility of uutils coreutils allows a bypass of the --preserve-root protection. The implementation uses a path-string check rather than comparing device and inode numbers to identify the root directory. An attacker or accidental user can bypass this safeguard by using a symbolic link that resolves to the root directory (e.g., /tmp/rootlink -> /), potentially leading to the unintended recursive deletion of the entire root filesystem.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | rust-coreutils Debian 14 | 0.7.0-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2026-35349](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2026-35349.md) | Apr 22, 2026 |

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