Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU122226

#VU122226 Missing Authorization in fwupd

Published: February 2, 2026

Vulnerability identifier: #VU122226

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Clear

CVE-ID: N/A

CWE-ID: CWE-862

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: Public exploit is available

Vulnerable software:
fwupd

Software vendor:
fwupd.org

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to bypass authorization process.

The vulnerability exists due to the daemon ignores the PolicyKit authorization. A local user can enable the admin-only emulation tagging feature.

Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.