CVE-2026-40242

Name: CVE-2026-40242
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-04-10T21:16:27.747+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.62%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-40242 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Arcane is an interface for managing Docker containers, images, networks, and volumes. Prior to 1.17.3, the /api/templates/fetch endpoint accepts a caller-supplied url parameter and performs a server-side HTTP GET request to that URL without authentication and without URL scheme or host validation. EPSS estimates a 0.62% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Arcane is an interface for managing Docker containers, images, networks, and volumes. Prior to 1.17.3, the /api/templates/fetch endpoint accepts a caller-supplied url parameter and performs a server-side HTTP GET request to that URL without authentication and without URL scheme or host validation. The server's response is returned directly to the caller. type. This constitutes an unauthenticated SSRF vulnerability affecting any publicly reachable Arcane instance. This vulnerability is fixed in 1.17.3.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.62%

45.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-918

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Getarcane	Arcane	< 1.17.3

References

https://github.com/getarcaneapp/arcane/releases/tag/v1.17.3Release Notes
https://github.com/getarcaneapp/arcane/security/advisories/GHSA-ff24-4prj-gpmjExploit, Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/getarcaneapp/arcane/security/advisories/GHSA-ff24-4prj-gpmjExploit, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 10, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-40242?

How severe is CVE-2026-40242?

CVE-2026-40242 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.62% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-40242?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST