CVE-2026-41082
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.21%
Last modified
CVE-2026-41082 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In OCaml opam before 2.5.1, a .install field containing a destination filepath can use ../ to reach a parent directory.. EPSS estimates a 0.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In OCaml opam before 2.5.1, a .install field containing a destination filepath can use ../ to reach a parent directory.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ocaml | Opam | < 2.5.1 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 11.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 10.0 |
References
- https://github.com/ocaml/opam/pull/6897Issue Tracking, Patch
- https://github.com/ocaml/opam/releases/tag/2.5.1Release Notes
- https://osv.dev/vulnerability/OSEC-2026-03Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2026/04/msg00021.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-41082Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2459003Issue Tracking
- https://osv.dev/vulnerability/OSEC-2026-03Third Party Advisory
- https://security.access.redhat.com/data/csaf/v2/vex/2026/cve-2026-41082.jsonThird Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-41082?
In OCaml opam before 2.5.1, a .install field containing a destination filepath can use ../ to reach a parent directory.
How severe is CVE-2026-41082?
CVE-2026-41082 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-41082?
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.
How Strix Helps
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