CVE-2026-68491

Published Sep 15, 2026 CWE-59

Description

An insufficient check allowed for the overwrite of arbitrary files via a symlink.

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Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-59 CWE-59

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-68491? +
An insufficient check allowed for the overwrite of arbitrary files via a symlink.
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