CVE-2026-65010

What it is

Datasets through 5.00, fixed in commit ad2d853, contains a symlink-following vulnerability in Extractor.extract() that allows local attackers to write arbitrary files by pre-planting symlinks at predictable output paths. Attackers can redirect archive extraction to arbitrary filesystem locations in shared-cache environments, enabling overwrite of sensitive files and potential privilege escalation or code execution.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited locally on the machine with a low-privilege account, but needs a user to act. High risk of data tampering, service disruption.

Exploit odds

0.2% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

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

Timeline

1. 2026-07-23 19:17 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-10-24 13:10 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Details

Published

2026-07-23 19:17 UTC

Last modified

2026-10-24 13:10 UTC

Exploit probability

0.2% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-61

Record status

Deferred

Attack profile CVSS 4.0 · 4.4

Attack vector

Local

Complexity

Low

Attack requirements

Present

Privileges needed

Low

User interaction

Passive

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

High

Availability

High