CVE-2026-20613
Apache Container Pathname Validation Vulnerability (Path Traversal)
Description
The ArchiveReader.extractContents() function used by cctl image load and container image load performs no pathname validation before extracting an archive member. This means that a carelessly or maliciously constructed archive can extract a file into any user-writable location on the system using relative pathnames. This issue is addressed in container 0.8.0 and containerization 0.21.0.
INFO
Published Date :
Jan. 23, 2026, 12:15 a.m.
Last Modified :
Jan. 23, 2026, 12:15 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-20613
vulnerability.
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Solution
- Update container to version 0.8.0 or later.
- Update containerization to version 0.21.0 or later.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-20613.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/apple/containerization/security/advisories/GHSA-cq3j-qj2h-6rv3 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-20613 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-20613
weaknesses.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jan. 23, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description The ArchiveReader.extractContents() function used by cctl image load and container image load performs no pathname validation before extracting an archive member. This means that a carelessly or maliciously constructed archive can extract a file into any user-writable location on the system using relative pathnames. This issue is addressed in container 0.8.0 and containerization 0.21.0. Added Reference https://github.com/apple/containerization/security/advisories/GHSA-cq3j-qj2h-6rv3