Description
nnn through 5.3 contains an insecure temporary file vulnerability in the pdfread and nuke plugins that allows local attackers to overwrite files by exploiting predictable paths in /tmp. Attackers can pre-create a symlink at the name-derived or PID-derived path so the victim's plugin truncates and overwrites any file the victim can write.
Metrics
CVSS 3.1 4.4/10
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:NWeakness enumeration
Affected software
Source: the vendor's advisory (CNA). NVD analysis pending.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| jarun | nnn | <= 5.3 |
References
- https://github.com/jarun/nnn
- https://github.com/jarun/nnn/blob/v5.3/plugins/nuke#L280
- https://github.com/jarun/nnn/blob/v5.3/plugins/pdfread#L9-L10
- https://github.com/jarun/nnn/commit/04715921aece0257fef7a8558c0783493d98efff
- https://github.com/jarun/nnn/issues/2188
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/nnn-through-5.3-insecure-temporary-file-symlink-overwrite-via-pdfread-and-nuke-plugins
- https://github.com/jarun/nnn/issues/2188
Timeline
- Published
- Nov 3, 2026
- Last modified
- Nov 7, 2026
- NVD status
- Awaiting Analysis