CVE-2018-1106

PackageKit: authentication bypass allows to install signed packages without administrator privileges

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Severity

Moderate

Red Hat Product Security

5.5

CVSS 3.0

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Published · April 23, 2018

Updated · November 22, 2025

Description

An authentication bypass flaw has been found in PackageKit that allows users without administrator privileges to install signed packages. A local attacker can use this vulnerability to install vulnerable packages to further compromise a system.

CVSS score applicability

The CVSS score(s) listed for this vulnerability do not reflect the associated product's status, and are included for informational purposes to better understand the severity of this vulnerability.

Mitigation

No mitigation is specified in collected source.

CVSS / CWE

CVSS 3.0 · 5.5
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

CWE-287 · Improper Authentication