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CVE-2026-45384 rikyoz CVE debrief

CVE-2026-45384 is a MEDIUM severity vulnerability in bit7z, a cross-platform C++ static library. The issue allows for arbitrary file overwrite via a symlink attack on predictable temp files during archive updates. This vulnerability has been patched in version 4.0.12.

Vendor
rikyoz
Product
bit7z
CVSS
MEDIUM 6.1
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-06-10
Original CVE updated
2026-06-11
Advisory published
2026-06-10
Advisory updated
2026-06-11

Who should care

Users of bit7z library versions prior to 4.0.12 should update to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability.

Technical summary

The vulnerability exists in bit7z versions prior to 4.0.12. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by creating a symlink to a target file, allowing for arbitrary file overwrite during archive updates.

Defensive priority

MEDIUM

Recommended defensive actions

  • Update bit7z to version 4.0.12 or later.

Evidence notes

CVE-2026-45384 has a CVSS score of 6.1 and is classified as MEDIUM severity. The vulnerability was published on [cve-org] and additional details can be found on [nvd].

Official resources

CVE-2026-45384 was published on 2026-06-10T22:16:58.377Z and modified on 2026-06-11T15:35:13.130Z.