CVE-2026-75038 (GCVE-0-2026-75038)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-08-25 10:00 – Updated: 2026-08-25 19:45
VLAI
Title
Predictable temporary file in /tmp allows symlink attack in LACT
Summary
UNIX symbolic link (symlink) following vulnerability in ilya-zlobintsev/LACT allows for local denial-of-service. This issue affects LACT: through 0.10.0.
SSVC
Exploitation: none Automatable: no Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2026-08-25 19:44 UTC
CWE
  • CWE-61 - UNIX symbolic link (symlink) following
References
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version CPE status
ilya-zlobintsev LACT Affected: 0 , ≤ 0.10.0 (semver)
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Date Public
2026-08-25 09:45
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