Omarchy: Any User Process Can Escalate to Root

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..2026-08-28Omarchy: Any User Process Can Escalate to RootA security issue in Omarchy’s default Docker configuration meant that essentially every program running in the user’s desktop session could escalate to root without a password, sudo, or a privilege prompt.If you use Omarchy, the most important takeaway is simple: update to 4.0.1.I reported this issue privately through the project’s responsible-disclosure process. The underlying configuration has since been patched, so I&

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