CVE-2026-45246

What it is

Summarize prior to 0.15.1 contains an insecure file permission vulnerability in the refresh-free configuration rewrite path that allows local users to read sensitive credentials by exploiting default filesystem permissions. When the refresh-free path rewrites the configuration file, it creates the replacement with default process umask permissions instead of preserving the original file permissions, exposing the config file containing API keys and provider credentials to other local users on shared Unix-like systems.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited locally on the machine with a low-privilege account. High risk of data exposure.

Exploit odds

0.1% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2026-05-18 20:16 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-10-14 20:10 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Details

Published

2026-05-18 20:16 UTC

Last modified

2026-10-14 20:10 UTC

Exploit probability

0.1% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-732 · Incorrect permission assignment

Record status

Analyzed

Affected

• Steipete Summarize < 0.15.1

Attack profile CVSS 4.0 · 6.8

Attack vector

Local

Complexity

Low

Attack requirements

None

Privileges needed

Low

User interaction

None

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

None

Availability

None