Rpm: code execution via macro expansion of manifest entries in `rpmgi` (`-q -p` / verify manifest flows) (CVE-2026-95519) | HOL Guard CVE

High · CVSS 7.8CVE-2026-95519

Rpm: code execution via macro expansion of manifest entries in `rpmgi` (`-q -p` / verify manifest flows)

Answer in brief

CVE-2026-95519 records a High severity (CVSS 7.8) vulnerability in Rpm: code execution via macro expansion of manifest entries in `rpmgi` (`-q -p` / verify manifest flows). The current sources do not mark it as known exploited. The current feed maps Red Hat/rpm (generic). Check affected ranges and fixed versions before updating.

Analysis pending evidence review

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Published Sep 24, 2026Updated Sep 24, 2026Source checked Sep 24, 2026First seen by HOL Sep 24, 2026Material review Sep 24, 2026

Upstream Advisory

Key facts

Risk: High · CVSS 7.8
Exploitation: Not marked as known exploited
Affected software: 1 mapped package or product
Fix availability: Not reported

Why this deserves its current priority

CVSS is 7.8. The current sources do not mark it as known exploited. Treat this as a source-backed prioritization signal, not a statement about your environment.

Analysis status

Analysis pending evidence review

Factual feed record only; HOL analysis is not approved for indexing. Read the methodology.

Affected scope and exposure questions

The current feed maps Red Hat/rpm (generic). Check affected ranges and fixed versions before updating.

Mapped affected packages and fixed versions
Package	Affected range	Fixed version
Red Hat/rpmgeneric	*	Not reported

Recommended response

Check inventory. Check lockfiles and deployed manifests for Red Hat/rpm.
Review the reported fix. Source-reported workaround: To mitigate this issue, avoid querying untrusted files with `rpm`. When handling untrusted inputs, use the `--nomanifest` option to prevent macro expansion. For automation requiring manifest support, pre-validate entries to ensure only literal paths or globs are accepted and macro syntax is rejected.

Evidence timeline and material changes

Published upstream
Sep 24, 2026
Evidence: source:cvelist:source_dates:source-dates:record
Source modified
Sep 24, 2026
Evidence: source:cvelist:source_dates:source-dates:record
First seen by HOL
Sep 24, 2026

Sources and claim methodology

Upstream source description

A flaw was found in rpm. An attacker can supply a crafted manifest file that, when processed by a user or automation using `rpm -q -p` or similar manifest-processing flows, leads to arbitrary code execution. This occurs because manifest entries are unexpectedly macro-expanded before being opened, allowing embedded shell commands to run with the privileges of the `rpm` process. Successful exploitation can lead to a full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability for the affected account.

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