CVE-2026-104617

sdbootutil: qrencode invocation leaks PIN/recovery key in /proc/<pid>/cmdline

Published Oct 15, 2026 CVSS 4.0 · 5.9 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
There are two invocations of `qrencode` to display a QR code for scanning. These invocations leak the private data $pin / $key via /proc accessible for arbitrary low-privileged users in the system.

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Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

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Description There are two invocations of `qrencode` to display a QR code for scanning. These invocations leak the private data $pin / $key via /proc accessible for arbitrary low-privileged users in the system.
Title sdbootutil: qrencode invocation leaks PIN/recovery key in /proc/<pid>/cmdline
Weaknesses CWE-522
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 5.1, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N'}

cvssV4_0

{'score': 5.9, 'vector': 'CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:H/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N'}

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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
suse
Published
Updated
Oct 15, 2026, 2:03 PM
Reserved
Oct 2, 2026, 4:18 AM
Status
Awaiting Analysis
Published
Oct 15, 2026, 9:17 AM
Modified
Oct 16, 2026, 7:55 PM