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CVE-2026-45222 steipete CVE debrief

CVE-2026-45222 debrief: Summarize versions through 0.14.1 creates daemon configuration directory and file with default filesystem permissions that may be world-readable on Unix-like systems, allowing local attackers to read bearer tokens and API credentials stored in ~/.summarize/daemon.json. This vulnerability enables unauthorized access to the daemon or recovery of sensitive API keys. Users of Summarize versions through 0.14.1 on Unix-like systems should verify their daemon configuration directory and file permissions to prevent unauthorized access.

Vendor
steipete
Product
summarize
CVSS
MEDIUM 6.9
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-05-11
Original CVE updated
2026-07-14
Advisory published
2026-05-11
Advisory updated
2026-07-14

Who should care

Users of Summarize versions through 0.14.1 on Unix-like systems should verify their daemon configuration directory and file permissions to prevent unauthorized access. This includes operators, platform administrators, vulnerability management teams, and security teams who need to ensure the security of their systems.

Technical summary

The Summarize daemon configuration directory and file are created with default filesystem permissions that may be world-readable on Unix-like systems. This allows local attackers to read bearer tokens and API credentials stored in ~/.summarize/daemon.json, enabling unauthorized access to the daemon or recovery of sensitive API keys. The vulnerability affects Summarize versions through 0.14.1 and is fixed in commit 0cfb0fb.

Defensive priority

Medium priority due to local attack vector and potential for unauthorized access.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Verify daemon configuration directory and file permissions
  • Restrict access to ~/.summarize/daemon.json
  • Monitor for suspicious activity
  • Update to version with fixed permissions
  • Review compensating controls for exposed systems while remediation is scheduled and verified
  • Check relevant monitoring, detection, and logs for exposed assets that need extra review
  • Track exceptions, retest remediated assets, and close the item only after evidence is documented

Evidence notes

Evidence is based on limited source detail, including CVE and NVD records, and a few source references. The CVE record was published on 2026-05-11T19:16:27.313Z and has not been modified since then. The NVD entry is currently Deferred. Limited source detail suggests verifying daemon configuration directory and file permissions to prevent unauthorized access.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-45222 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-45222

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2026-45222 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-45222

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Supplemental references

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.