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CVE-2026-76061

Cri-o: cri-o: bind_mount_prefix intermediate-symlink prefix bypass

Unknown product
CVSS
5.5Medium
ExploitationNo known exploitationNot in CISA KEV, which does not prove it is unexploitedCISA KEV
Exploit odds (EPSS)0.23%Chance of exploitation activity in the next 30 days, higher than 13% of CVEs. Scored 23 Oct 2026FIRST EPSS
Fixed in1.34.14Also 1.35.9, 1.36.6 and 1 moreCVE List
Published6 Oct 2026Updated 9 Oct 2026CVE List

What fixes it

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Description

A flaw was found in CRI-O's bind_mount_prefix handling. When configured with a non-empty bind_mount_prefix, a malicious container or local attacker could use a Container Runtime Interface (CRI) hostPath containing an intermediate absolute symlink. This could cause the bind mount source to resolve outside the intended prefixed root, potentially leading to unauthorized access to files or privilege escalation on the host system.

Text from CVE List

Affected versions 4

  • Productaffected: all versions before 1.34.14CVE List
  • Productaffected: 1.35.0 before 1.35.9CVE List
  • Productaffected: 1.36.0 before 1.36.6CVE List
  • Productaffected: 1.37.0 before 1.37.1CVE List

References 5