CVE-2025-5981

Arbitrary File write in OSV-SCALIBR

Description

Arbitrary file write as the OSV-SCALIBR user on the host system via a path traversal vulnerability when using OSV-SCALIBR's unpack() function for container images. Particularly, when using the CLI flag --remote-image on untrusted container images.

Category

5.7
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 4.0 •
EPSS 0.01%
Affected: Google osv-scalibr
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/google/osv-scalibr/releases/tag/v0.1.8
https://github.com/google/osv-scalibr/commit/2444419b1818c2d6917fc3394c947fb3276e9d59

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-5981?
CVE-2025-5981 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-5981?
To fix CVE-2025-5981, 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-2025-5981 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-5981 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-2025-5981?
CVE-2025-5981 affects Google osv-scalibr.
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