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MEDIUM · 6.5

CVE-2025-5981

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 fla...

Vulnerability 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.

CVSS Score

6.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
NONE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
GoogleOsv-Scalibr>= 0.1.3, < 0.1.8

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-22CWE-427

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2025-5981?

CVE-2025-5981 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). 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 fla...

How severe is CVE-2025-5981?

CVE-2025-5981 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2025-5981?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Osv-Scalibr.