CVE-2025-54059

melange creates SBOM files in APKs with world-writable permissions

Description

melange allows users to build apk packages using declarative pipelines. Starting in version 0.23.0 and prior to version 0.29.5, SBOM files generated by melange in apks had file system permissions mode 666. This potentially allows an unprivileged user to tamper with apk SBOMs on a running image, potentially confusing security scanners. An attacker could also perform a DoS under special circumstances. Version 0.29.5 fixes the issue.

Category

4.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.01%
Affected: chainguard-dev melange
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/chainguard-dev/melange/security/advisories/GHSA-5662-cv6m-63wh
https://github.com/chainguard-dev/melange/pull/1836
https://github.com/chainguard-dev/melange/pull/2086
https://github.com/chainguard-dev/melange/commit/1b272db2a0bb3441553284cc56d87236b4b64c04
https://github.com/chainguard-dev/melange/commit/e29494b4a40a91619ec1c87a09003c6d5164cea1
https://github.com/chainguard-dev/melange/releases/tag/v0.23.0
https://github.com/chainguard-dev/melange/releases/tag/v0.29.5

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-54059?
CVE-2025-54059 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-54059?
To fix CVE-2025-54059, 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-2025-54059 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-54059 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-2025-54059?
CVE-2025-54059 affects chainguard-dev melange.
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