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CVE-2026-19730Proof of concept (PoC) published · CISA

Podman: podman: quadlet install --replace non-truncating write retains removed host-access directives

CVSS score

4.2

EPSS probability

%0.2

Risk score

0.0

Published

2 mo ago

Patch status has not yet been verified

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Vulnerability description

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CVE-2026-19730 has vendor, distribution, patch and security-source records on file. We can compare them and prepare an explanation linked to the evidence.

The 'podman quadlet install --replace' command opens the existing destination file with O_CREATE|O_WRONLY but omits O_TRUNC. When the initial reflink copy attempt fails (common on non-reflink-capable filesystems including many RHEL default XFS configurations), the fallback in ReflinkOrCopy uses io.Copy which performs a non-truncating write. If the original Quadlet is larger than the new Quadlet, the file is not truncated and content from the original is preserved. The command completes with no warning. There is no risk of information leakage as the user already had access to the Quadlet in order to replace it, and in most cases, this would only lead to invalid Quadlet files. However, security-related options from the end of the old Quadlet could be included in the new Quadlet, and if the truncation resulted in a valid Quadlet file, this could result in undesirable behavior. For example, running podman quadlet install --replace to remove a single line from the end of a Quadlet - including security-sensitive content, like AddCapability - will fail, and the option will continue to be used. Further, with Volume Quadlets, this can include additional mounts which can cause content to be unintentionally exposed into containers. If, later, the image is updated then compromised content might be leaked to an attacker. The vulnerable code paths are in pkg/domain/infra/abi/quadlet.go (lines 338-360, O_CREATE|O_WRONLY without O_TRUNC) and vendor/go.podman.io/storage/pkg/fileutils/reflink_linux.go (lines 12-19, non-truncating io.Copy fallback).

IMPACT: Affected Products and Software

Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2026-19730 vulnerability. Where our threat engine knows the exact affected versions, they are listed below.

IDVENDORPRODUCTACTION
1Red HatRed Hat Enterprise Linux 10 View
2Red HatRed Hat Enterprise Linux 9 View
3Red HatRed Hat Ansible Automation Platform 2 View
4Red HatRed Hat Enterprise Linux 8 View
5Red HatRed Hat Hardened Images View
6Red HatRed Hat OpenShift Container Platform 4 View
7Red HatRed Hat OpenShift Dev Spaces View
8Red HatRed Hat OpenShift Virtualization 4 View
9Red HatRed Hat Quay 3 View
10gogithub.com/containers/podman/v5 View
Total affected vendors: 2|Products: 10

RED HAT CSAF/VEX: Product Impact Check

Red Hat has not yet published a CSAF/VEX impact record for this CVE. This does not mean “not affected”.

SCORING: CVSS from Multiple Sources

CVSS Scores

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SCOREVERSIONSEVERITYVECTORSOURCE
4.2CVSS V3_1MEDIUMCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:LCVE CNA
4.2CVSS V31MEDIUMCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:LNVD
4.2CVSS 3.x—Vector not publishedGitHub Advisory
0.0CVSS 4.0—Vector not publishedGitHub Advisory

Patch and Remediation Guide

Solution & Remediation Advisory

Patch status unknown

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Public exploit and active exploitation status

Verified exploit intelligence

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Weakness Classification and Attack Patterns (CWE & CAPEC)

CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

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Attack Vector and Accessibility

ExposureYerel erişim
PermissionsLow
UserGerekiyor

Official Sources and Advisories

CVSS Vector Radar Chart

4.2 / 10
Attack VectorLocalComplexityHighPrivilegesLowUser Interact.RequiredConfidentialityHighIntegrityLowAvailabilityLow

Vulnerability Scoring Details

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityHigh
Privileges RequiredLow privileges
User Interaction—
Confidentiality (Gizlilik)High
Integrity (Bütünlük)Low
Availability (Erişilebilirlik)Low

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