CVE-2026-35349 — The Rm Utility Of Uutils Coreutils Vulnerability
CVE-2026-35349 — 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 safeguar
What This Means For You
- If your environment is affected by CWE-59, review your exposure and prioritize patching based on your environment. Monitor vendor advisories for CVE-2026-35349 updates and patches.
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CVE-2026-35349 - Uutils Coreutils rm Bypass Root Protection
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Indicators of Compromise
| ID | Type | Indicator |
|---|---|---|
| CVE-2026-35349 | vulnerability | CVE-2026-35349 |
| CWE-59 | weakness | CWE-59 |
Source & Attribution
| Source Platform | NVD |
| Channel | National Vulnerability Database |
| Published | April 22, 2026 at 20:16 UTC |
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