Exploitation Summary
EIP tracks 1 public exploit for EIP-2026-102809. PoCs published by Gangstuck.
AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit targets a vulnerability in Cscope versions 15.5 and earlier by creating symbolic links in the /tmp directory to manipulate file creation processes. It leverages a race condition to achieve arbitrary file overwrites, potentially leading to privilege escalation.
Description
Cscope 15.5 - Symlink
Exploits (1)
exploitdb
WORKING POC
VERIFIED
by Gangstuck · clocallinux
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/695
This exploit targets a vulnerability in Cscope versions 15.5 and earlier by creating symbolic links in the /tmp directory to manipulate file creation processes. It leverages a race condition to achieve arbitrary file overwrites, potentially leading to privilege escalation.
Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Lpe
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Racy
Target:
Cscope 15.5 and earlier
No auth needed
Prerequisites:
Access to the target system · Ability to execute the exploit binary
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 18, 2026
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Details
Status
pre_cve
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026