CVE-2026-110450 Details
Description
Nix before 2.35.3 and Lix before 2.95.4 allow privilege escalation via a repair operation because it could destroy and then replace a store path before content verification.
A privilege escalation vulnerability has been identified in Nix versions prior to 2.35.3 and Lix versions prior to 2.95.4. The issue arises during a repair operation, where a store path could be destroyed and then replaced before content verification, allowing for unauthorized privilege escalation.
Users can upgrade to Nix version 2.35.3 or Lix version 2.95.4 to address this vulnerability.
Metrics
CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
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No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
Volerion
Assessed Oct 14, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed Oct 19, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://discourse.nixos.org/t/security-advisory-for-nix-and-lix-october-2026/80547 | [email protected] | AdvisoryRemedyMailing ListVendor |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-696 | Incorrect Behavior Order | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| Nix | < 2.35.3 (semver) |
CPE
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| Lix | < 2.95.4 (semver) |
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Change History
2 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 19, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Oct 14, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |