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CVE-2026-8170 ExtremeXOS Privilege Escalation via Symlink Following in File Utilities

🗓️ 20 Jul 2026 17:34:10Reported by ExtremeNetworksType 
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Low-privilege attackers can exploit ExtremeXOS symlink following to read or modify privileged files.

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[
  {
    "vendor": "Extreme Networks",
    "product": "Switch Engine (EXOS)",
    "platforms": [
      "Switch Engine"
    ],
    "versions": [
      {
        "status": "affected",
        "version": "0",
        "lessThan": "31.7.4",
        "versionType": "custom"
      },
      {
        "status": "affected",
        "version": "32.0.0",
        "lessThan": "32.7.4.15",
        "versionType": "custom"
      },
      {
        "status": "affected",
        "version": "33.0.0",
        "lessThan": "33.1.100",
        "versionType": "custom"
      },
      {
        "status": "affected",
        "version": "33.2.0",
        "lessThan": "33.7.1",
        "versionType": "custom"
      }
    ],
    "defaultStatus": "unaffected"
  }
]

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