CVE-2026-5161

HIGHNVD 8.88.8—

8.8

Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') vulnerability in TUBITAK BILGEM Software Technologies Research Institute Pardus About allows Symlink Attack.

This issue affects Pardus About: before 1.2.2.

CVSS v3: 8.8
EG Score: 8.8(high)
EPSS: 17.2%
KEV: Not listed

Published

April 29, 2026

Last Modified

May 4, 2026

Advisory Details (1)

Auto-updated Apr 29, 2026

No patch confirmed yet.

generic

Ulusal Siber Olaylara Müdahale Merkezi - USOM

https://www.usom.gov.tr/bildirim/tr-26-0131

Weakness Classification(1)

MITRE Common Weakness Enumeration — the root-cause categories this CVE belongs to.

CWE-59Improper Link Resolution Before File Access (Link Following)

Data Freshness Timeline

(refreshed 12× in last 7d / 17× in last 30d)

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Frequently asked(5)

What is CVE-2026-5161?

CVE-2026-5161 is a high vulnerability published on April 29, 2026. Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') vulnerability in TUBITAK BILGEM Software Technologies Research Institute Pardus About allows Symlink Attack. This issue affects Pardus About: before 1.2.2.

When was CVE-2026-5161 disclosed?

CVE-2026-5161 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on April 29, 2026, with the most recent update on May 4, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2026-5161 actively exploited?

CVE-2026-5161 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 17.2% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-5161?

CVE-2026-5161 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.8 (NVD).

How do I remediate CVE-2026-5161?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2026-5161, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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