CVE-2026-79899

Published: Oct 1, 2026Modified: Oct 1, 2026

7.9

Vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N

Exploitability: 1.5 / Impact: 5.8

Source: df4dee71-de3a-4139-9588-11b62fe6c0ff (Secondary)

Description

Fortra BoKS Manager contains an insecure temporary file vulnerability in bccgethostcert. The utility creates predictable temporary files without first setting a restrictive umask. A local user on the BoKS Master who can read files under BOKS_tmp may be able to obtain CA secret or host private-key material while the utility runs, or obtain CA secret material left behind after successful certificate creation.

Related CWEs

CWE-377

Insecure Temporary File

Creating and using insecure temporary files can leave application and system data vulnerable to attack.

References (1)

https://www.fortra.com/security/advisories/product-security/fi-2026-014

Source: df4dee71-de3a-4139-9588-11b62fe6c0ff

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