Omarchy: Any User Process Can Escalate to Root

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August 30, 2026
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Omarchy: Any User Process Can Escalate to Root A 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-disc...
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