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    CVE-2026-19816

    A flaw was found in PackageKit. In the dnf5 backend, the RepoRemove handler ignores the SIMULATE transaction flag and executes a real package removal, allowing an unprivileged local user to uninstall packages without polkit authorization.

    Published:Sep 9, 2026
    Last Modified:Sep 9, 2026
    EPS:N/A
    EPSS Score:
    CVSS Score:7.1

    Affected Products

    No affected product recorded yet

    Exploits

    No exploit reference

    Common Weakness Enumeration

    CWE-863 Incorrect Authorization

    Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

    No CAPEC recorded yet

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    User Interaction
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    Integrity
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    Availability
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