Vulnerability Description
In OCaml opam before 2.5.1, a .install field containing a destination filepath can use ../ to reach a parent directory.
CVSS Score
7.3
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:L
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ocaml | Opam | < 2.5.1 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 11.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 10.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/ocaml/opam/pull/6897Issue TrackingPatch
- 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 ListThird 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
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-41082?
CVE-2026-41082 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.3 (HIGH). 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 been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-41082?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ocaml Opam, Debian Debian Linux, Redhat Enterprise Linux.