CVE-2026-45222 — Summarize versions through 0.14.1, fixed in commit 0cfb0fb,
CVE-2026-45222 — Summarize versions through 0.14.1, fixed in commit 0cfb0fb, creates the daemon configuration directory and file with default filesystem permissions that may be world-readable on Unix-like systems, allowing local attackers to read bearer tokens and API credentials stored in ~/.summar
What This Means For You
- If your environment is affected by CWE-732, review your exposure and prioritize patching based on your environment. Monitor vendor advisories for CVE-2026-45222 updates and patches.
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🛡️ Detection Rules
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CVE-2026-45222 - Summarize Daemon Config World-Readable
title: CVE-2026-45222 - Summarize Daemon Config World-Readable
id: scw-2026-05-11-ai-1
status: experimental
level: medium
description: |
Detects the creation or modification of the summarize daemon configuration file (daemon.json) with potentially world-readable permissions. This is specific to CVE-2026-45222, where versions prior to 0.14.1 created this file with insecure permissions, allowing local attackers to read bearer tokens and API credentials.
author: SCW Feed Engine (AI-generated)
date: 2026-05-11
references:
- https://shimiscyberworld.com/posts/nvd-CVE-2026-45222/
tags:
- attack.credential_access
- attack.t1552.001
logsource:
category: file_event
detection:
selection:
TargetFilename|endswith:
- '/.summarize/daemon.json'
condition: selection
falsepositives:
- Legitimate administrative activity
Source: Shimi's Cyber World · License & reuse
Indicators of Compromise
| ID | Type | Indicator |
|---|---|---|
| CVE-2026-45222 | vulnerability | CVE-2026-45222 |
| CWE-732 | weakness | CWE-732 |
Source & Attribution
| Source Platform | NVD |
| Channel | National Vulnerability Database |
| Published | May 11, 2026 at 22:16 UTC |
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