CVE-2026-91761: Hitachi Dynamic Link Manager for Linux symlink following vulnerability

CVE-2026-91761 · Severity: high · CVSS 8.2 · Published 2026-11-10

Hitachi Dynamic Link Manager for Linux, which manages storage connectivity on Linux systems, contains a symlink-following vulnerability that allows local attackers with user privileges to manipulate temporary files and gain elevated access or corrupt data. An exploit requires user interaction and could lead to privilege escalation or system compromise on affected Linux servers.

Technologies: Hitachi Dynamic Link Manager for Linux. Vendors: Hitachi.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2026-91761 exploited in the wild?
No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-91761 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2026-91761?
High severity, with a CVSS score of 8.2, published 10 November 2026.
Which products and versions are affected?
Hitachi Dynamic Link Manager for Linux 8.6.2-00 to 9.0.3-01.
Is there a fix for CVE-2026-91761?
Yes: fixed in 9.0.5-00. Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.
How is CVE-2026-91761 attacked?
It is attacked with local access, in a software library.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-91761?
Check whether you run Hitachi Dynamic Link Manager for Linux at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

How to fix

  • Fixed in: 9.0.5-00

Technical details

CVE-2026-91761 is an insecure temporary file vulnerability (improper symlink handling) in Hitachi Dynamic Link Manager for Linux versions 8.6.2-00 through 9.0.3-01. The vulnerability allows a local, low-privileged user to exploit a race condition with temporary files via symlink following, requiring user interaction. An attacker can achieve code execution, data modification, or denial of service across the system boundary.

Affected products

  • Hitachi Dynamic Link Manager for Linux 8.6.2-00 to 9.0.3-01

Timeline

  • 2026-11-10: disclosed

References

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