CVE-2025-53945

apko has incorrect permission (0666) in /etc/ld.so.cache and other files

Description

apko allows users to build and publish OCI container images built from apk packages. Starting in version 0.27.0 and prior to version 0.29.5, critical files were inadvertently set to 0666, which could likely be abused for root escalation. Version 0.29.5 contains a fix for the issue.

Category

7.0
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.01%
Affected: chainguard-dev apko
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/chainguard-dev/apko/security/advisories/GHSA-x6ph-r535-3vjw
https://github.com/chainguard-dev/apko/commit/04f37e2d50d5a502e155788561fb7d40de705bd9
https://github.com/chainguard-dev/apko/commit/aedb0772d6bf6e74d8f17690946dbc791d0f6af3
https://github.com/chainguard-dev/apko/releases/tag/v0.27.0
https://github.com/chainguard-dev/apko/releases/tag/v0.29.5

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-53945?
CVE-2025-53945 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-53945?
To fix CVE-2025-53945, 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-2025-53945 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-53945 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-2025-53945?
CVE-2025-53945 affects chainguard-dev apko.
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