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CVE-2026-31979: The Symlink Trap — Root Privilege Escalation in Himmelblau

🗓️ 20 Mar 2026 13:00:00Reported by Akamai Security Intelligence GroupType 
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CVE-2026-31979 describes a symlink trap that enables root privilege escalation in Himmelblau.

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20 Mar 2026 13:00Current
5.8Medium risk
Vulners AI Score5.8
CVSS 3.17.8 - 8.8
EPSS0.00022
SSVC
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