# CVE-2026-91202: cockpit-files: A filesystem browser for Cockpit    Security Fix(es):      * cockpit-files: cockpit-files: Arbitrary file ownership c...

CVE-2026-91202 is fixed in cockpit-files on 1 platform, first by RHSA-2026:95570, released September 18, 2026. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-91202
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: 6.1 (moderate)
- EPSS: 0.0016
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Sep 18, 2026

## Description

A filesystem browser for Cockpit    Security Fix(es):      * cockpit-files: cockpit-files: Arbitrary file ownership change via symlink following in privileged paste (CVE-2026-91202)   * cockpit-files: cockpit-files: Local attacker can hijack file ownership via symlink race (CVE-2026-91205)   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.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | cockpit-files Debian 14 | 45-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2026-91202](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2026-91202.md) | Sep 29, 2026 |
| Linux | cockpit-files RHEL 10 | 36.1-1.el10_2 | [RHSA-2026:95570](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/rhsa-2026-95570.md) | Sep 18, 2026 |
| Linux | cockpit-files RHEL 9 | 0:36.1-1.el9_8 | [RHSA-2026:84595](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/rhsa-2026-84595.md) | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Linux | cockpit-files almalinux 10 | 36.1-1.el10_2 | [ALSA-2026:95570](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/alsa-2026-95570.md) | Nov 7, 2026 |
| Linux | cockpit-files almalinux 9 | 36.1-1.el9_8 | [ALSA-2026:84595](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/alsa-2026-84595.md) | Nov 7, 2026 |
| Linux | cockpit-files ol 10 | 0:36.1-1.el10_2 | [ELSA-2026-95570](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/elsa-2026-95570.md) | Nov 7, 2026 |
| Linux | cockpit-files ol 9 | 0:36.1-1.el9_8 | [ELSA-2026-84595](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/elsa-2026-84595.md) | Nov 7, 2026 |
| Linux | cockpit-files rocky 10 | 0:36.1-1.el10_2 | [RLSA-2026:95570](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/rlsa-2026-95570.md) | Nov 7, 2026 |
| Linux | cockpit-files rocky 9 | 0:36.1-1.el9_8 | [RLSA-2026:84595](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/rlsa-2026-84595.md) | Nov 7, 2026 |

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