CVE-2025-49842

conda-forge-webservices Privilege Escalation Risk via Default Docker Root User

Description

conda-forge-webservices is the web app deployed to run conda-forge admin commands and linting. Prior to version 2025.3.24, the conda_forge_webservice Docker container executes commands without specifying a user. By default, Docker containers run as the root user, which increases the risk of privilege escalation and host compromise if a vulnerability is exploited. This issue has been patched in version 2025.3.24.

References

Link	Tags
https://github.com/conda-forge/conda-forge-webservices/security/advisories/GHSA-3cj6-wc22-wvpv
https://github.com/conda-forge/conda-forge-webservices/commit/c28b67f833f32299cc47eef8ad226ca991db67ae

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-49842?: CVE-2025-49842 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-49842?: To fix CVE-2025-49842, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2025-49842 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-49842 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2025-49842?: CVE-2025-49842 affects conda-forge conda-forge-webservices.

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Description

Category

CWE-276 – Incorrect Default Permissions

References

Frequently Asked Questions