Vulnerability Description
malcontent discovers supply-chain compromises through. context, differential analysis, and YARA. Starting in version 0.10.0 and prior to version 1.20.3, malcontent could be made to expose Docker registry credentials if it scanned a specially crafted OCI image reference. malcontent uses google/go-containerregistry for OCI image pulls, which by default uses the Docker credential keychain. A malicious registry could return a `WWW-Authenticate` header redirecting token authentication to an attacker-controlled endpoint, causing credentials to be sent to that endpoint. Version 1.20.3 fixes the issue by defaulting to anonymous auth for OCI pulls.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Chainguard | Malcontent | >= 0.1.0, < 1.20.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/chainguard-dev/malcontent/commit/538ed00cdc639d687a4bd1e843a2Patch
- https://github.com/chainguard-dev/malcontent/security/advisories/GHSA-9m43-p3cx-PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-24845?
CVE-2026-24845 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). malcontent discovers supply-chain compromises through. context, differential analysis, and YARA. Starting in version 0.10.0 and prior to version 1.20.3, malcontent could be made to expose Docker regis...
How severe is CVE-2026-24845?
CVE-2026-24845 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-2026-24845?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Chainguard Malcontent.