CVE-2026-28909

Name: CVE-2026-28909
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-04-30T23:16:20.437+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.20%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-28909 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Users who connect to malicious registries with hostnames matching the bypass patterns will have their registry credentials exposed in plaintext. This issue is fixed in container version 0.12.3.. EPSS estimates a 0.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Users who connect to malicious registries with hostnames matching the bypass patterns will have their registry credentials exposed in plaintext. This issue is fixed in container version 0.12.3.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.20%

9.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-522

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Container	< 0.12.3

References

https://github.com/apple/container/security/advisories/GHSA-m5rp-xcpf-r8m7Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 30, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-28909?

Users who connect to malicious registries with hostnames matching the bypass patterns will have their registry credentials exposed in plaintext. This issue is fixed in container version 0.12.3.

How severe is CVE-2026-28909?

CVE-2026-28909 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-28909?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2026-28909?

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Source: NVD / NIST