chmod: --preserve-root bypassed by any path that resolves to root (e.g. /../)
High-risk advisory
CVE-2026-35338
Summary
chmod: --preserve-root bypassed by any path that resolves to root (e.g. /../)
Why it matters
GitHub has published a reviewed security advisory for uu_chmod. Prioritize it with other application dependency updates, especially because EPSS places it in the 7% percentile.
Operator check
Check whether uu_chmod is present in application dependency manifests, lockfiles, or build images. Review the GitHub advisory and upgrade to a patched version where available. EPSS probability: 0.2%; percentile: 7%.
Sources
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