# CVE-2026-56876: rh-podman-desktop: extract-zip does not validate symlink targets when extracting zip archives

CVE-2026-56876 is fixed in rh-podman-desktop on 1 platform by RHSA-2026:57590 (version 1.1.2-1.el10_2), released August 21, 2026. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: High.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-56876
- Priority: High
- CVSS: 8.1 (important)
- EPSS: 0.0053
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Jun 26, 2026

## Description

extract-zip does not validate symlink targets when extracting zip archives. When processing a malicious zip file containing a symlink with a relative path like '../../../../etc/passwd', extract-zip will extract the symlink without validation, allowing it to point outside the extraction directory. Depending on how extract-zip is used, an attacker could read or write to arbitrary files.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | rh-podman-desktop RHEL 10 | 1.1.2-1.el10_2 | [RHSA-2026:57590](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/rhsa-2026-57590.md) | Aug 21, 2026 |

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