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CVE-2026-111433NVD status: Deferred

iSulad: UNIX Symbolic Link (Symlink) Following

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CVE-2026-111433 is a high-severity UNIX symbolic link (symlink) following vulnerability in iSulad from openEuler, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.6 out of 10. It can be exploited remotely over the network by an unauthenticated attacker, without any action from a user. Affected iSulad versions: 2.1.6 and earlier. The record does not name a fixed version, so check the vendor advisory. There is no confirmed exploitation so far. EPSS estimates a 0.49% chance of exploitation within 30 days, which is low compared with other CVEs.

Next patch cycle

High severity with no evidence of exploitation so far.

What to do

  1. Check which version of iSulad you run against the affected versions below, and install the vendor's latest release.
  2. Read the advisory on openeuler.org for workarounds and exact fixed builds.
  3. Until you can update, restrict network access to the affected service so it is not reachable from untrusted networks.

Affected products and versions

VendorProductAffected versionsFixed in
openEuleriSulad2.1.6 and earlierNot stated

Version data comes from the organisation that assigned the CVE. Confirm against the vendor advisory before deciding you are unaffected.

How the severity score breaks down

Attack vector
NetworkCan be exploited remotely over a network, including the internet.
Attack complexity
LowNo special conditions are needed; the attack works reliably.
Privileges required
NoneNo account or login is needed.
User interaction
NoneNo action by a victim is required.
Scope
ChangedThe attack can reach beyond the vulnerable component into other systems.
Confidentiality
HighAll data handled by the component can be read.
Integrity
NoneNothing can be modified.
Availability
NoneAvailability is not affected.

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N. Scored by CNA (openeuler.org).

Official description

UNIX symbolic link (symlink) following vulnerability in openEuler iSulad on Linux. This vulnerability is associated with program file src/daemon/modules/spec/specs_mount.c. This issue affects iSulad: through 2.1.6. If an attacker can get the victim or the platform to run their crafted malicious image, they can cause the iSulad daemon to copy sensitive host directories into an anonymous volume when creating a container, which the container can then read.

Source: the CVE record as published by its numbering authority, via NVD and CVE.org.

The underlying weakness: UNIX Symbolic Link (Symlink) Following

The product, when opening a file or directory, does not sufficiently account for when the file is a symbolic link that resolves to a target outside of the intended control sphere. This could allow an attacker to cause the product to operate on unauthorized files.

How developers prevent this class of flaw

  • Symbolic link attacks often occur when a program creates a tmp directory that stores files/links. Access to the directory should be restricted to the program as to prevent attackers from manipulating the files.
  • Follow the principle of least privilege when assigning access rights to entities in a software system. Denying access to a file can prevent an attacker from replacing that file with a link to a sensitive file. Ensure good compartmentalization in the system to provide protected areas that can be trusted.

More UNIX Symbolic Link (Symlink) Following vulnerabilities (CWE-61)

Timeline

  1. CVE record published.

References

Other vulnerabilities in iSulad

All iSulad vulnerabilities

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