1 files changed, 5 insertions, 0 deletions
diff --git a/layman/db.py b/layman/db.py
index db4a4c5..90cd87e 100644
--- a/layman/db.py
+++ b/layman/db.py
@@ -265,6 +265,11 @@ class RemoteDB(Overlays):
 
             mpath = self.path(url)
 
+            # Check for sufficient privileges
+            if not os.access(mpath, os.W_OK):
+                OUT.warn('You do not have permission to update the cache')
+                return
+
             try:
 
                 # Fetch the remote list