CVE-2026-48785

Apptainer: Incorrect path matching for 'limit container paths' directive

CVSS score

4.8

EPSS probability

%0.1

Risk score

0.0

Published

1 mo ago

Overview Public Exploits (0)Newsroom Vulnerability Timeline

Patch status has not yet been verified

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Vulnerability description

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CVE-2026-48785 has vendor, distribution, patch and security-source records on file. We can compare them and prepare an explanation linked to the evidence.

Apptainer is an open source container platform. Prior to version 1.5.1, Image.AuthorizedPath applies plain string-prefix matching to the limit container paths directive in apptainer.conf, so an allowed path such as /data/safe also authorizes a sibling path such as /data/safe-but-unsafe. A local user can consequently run a container from a directory outside the administrator's intended allowlist when Apptainer operates in setuid mode. Installations that do not use setuid mode or do not configure limit container paths are not affected, and unrestricted user namespaces already allow users to run containers of their choice. This issue is fixed in version 1.5.1.

IMPACT: Affected Products and Software

Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2026-48785 vulnerability. Where our threat engine knows the exact affected versions, they are listed below.

ID	VENDOR	PRODUCT	ACTION
1	apptainer	apptainer	View

Total affected vendors: 1|Products: 1

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

The Common Vulnerability Scoring System is a standardised framework for assessing the severity of vulnerabilities in software and systems. We collect and display CVSS scores from several sources for each CVE.

SCORE	VERSION	SEVERITY	VECTOR	SOURCE
4.8	CVSS V3_1	MEDIUM	CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L	CVE CNA
4.8	CVSS V31	MEDIUM	CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L	NVD

Patch and Remediation Guide

Solution & Remediation Advisory

Patch status unknown

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Public exploit and active exploitation status

Verified exploit intelligence

No verified public PoC, exploit repository or Metasploit module has been found for this CVE yet.

Weakness Classification and Attack Patterns (CWE & CAPEC)

CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

While CVE identifies specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorises the common flaws or weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-48785 is associated with the following CWEs:

CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC) stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-48785 weaknesses.

CAPEC-66: SQL Injection CAPEC-126: Path Traversal CAPEC-28: OS Command Injection

Attack Vector and Accessibility

ExposureYerel erişim

PermissionsLow

UserGerekiyor

Official Sources and Advisories

https://github.com/apptainer/apptainer/security/advisories/GHSA-cr2j-534f-mf3gvendor-advisory https://github.com/apptainer/apptainer/pull/3549vendor-advisory https://github.com/apptainer/apptainer/commit/0ff35257420e0c6cb97dac11d305749c893e5214vendor-advisory https://github.com/apptainer/apptainer/releases/tag/v1.5.1vendor-advisory

CVSS Vector Radar Chart

4.8 / 10

Vulnerability Scoring Details

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

Attack VectorLocal

Attack ComplexityLow

Privileges RequiredLow privileges

User Interaction—

Confidentiality (Gizlilik)Low

Integrity (Bütünlük)Low

Availability (Erişilebilirlik)Low

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Weakness Type (CWE & CAPEC)

CWE-22

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