CVE-2026-79899
HIGH
7,9
Source: df4dee71-de3a-4139-9588-11b62fe6c0ff
Attack Vector: local
Attack Complexity: low
Privileges Required: low
User Interaction: required
Scope: changed
Confidentiality: high
Integrity: high
Availability: none
Description
AI Translation Available
Fortra BoKS Manager contains an insecure temporary file vulnerability in bccgethostcert. The utility creates predictable temporary files without first setting a restrictive umask. A local user on the BoKS Master who can read files under BOKS_tmp may be able to obtain CA secret or host private-key material while the utility runs, or obtain CA secret material left behind after successful certificate creation.
377
Insecure Temporary File
IncompleteCommon Consequences
Security Scopes Affected:
Confidentiality
Integrity
Potential Impacts:
Read Files Or Directories
Modify Files Or Directories
Applicable Platforms
All platforms may be affected
https://www.fortra.com/security/advisories/product-security/fi-2026-014