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https://github.com/uutils/coreutils/pull/10035 CVE-2026-35340
MEDIUM
uutils coreutils chown and chgrp False Success Exit Code in Recursive Mode
Record summary
CVE-2026-35340 has a selected CVSS score of 5.5 (medium).
Description
A flaw in the ChownExecutor used by uutils coreutils chown and chgrp causes the utilities to return an incorrect exit code during recursive operations. The final exit code is determined only by the last file processed. If the last operation succeeds, the command returns 0 even if earlier ownership or group changes failed due to permission errors. This can lead to security misconfigurations where administrative scripts incorrectly assume that ownership has been successfully transferred across a directory tree.
Description source: CVE List
Exploitation context
CISA SSVC decision
ExploitationNone
AutomatableNo
Technical impactPartial
CISA Coordinator · SSVC 2.0.3 · Evaluated Apr 22, 2026 · Source: CVE List
Affected products and versions
1| Product | Source | Version range | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
coreutilsBrowse Uutils / coreutilsDefault status: unaffected | CVE List | Before 0.6.0 | affected |
References
2github.comVendor advisory
https://github.com/uutils/coreutils/releases/tag/0.6.0