CVE-2026-20613
CVE-2026-20613 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Container with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (16th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-4539
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Apple Container
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The ArchiveReader.extractContents() function used by cctl image load and container image load performs no pathname validation before extracting an archive member. This means that a carelessly or maliciously constructed archive can extract a file into any user-writable location on the system using relative pathnames. This issue is addressed in container 0.8.0 and containerization 0.21.0.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-20613?
- The ArchiveReader.extractContents() function used by cctl image load and container image load performs no pathname validation before extracting an archive member. This means that a carelessly or maliciously constructed archive can extract a file into any user-writable location on the system using relative pathnames. This issue is addressed in container 0.8.0 and containerization 0.21.0.
- How severe is CVE-2026-20613?
- CVE-2026-20613 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2026-20613 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2026-20613?
- CVE-2026-20613 primarily affects Apple Container. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2026-20613?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2026-20613 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2026-20613 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-4539.
- When was CVE-2026-20613 published?
- CVE-2026-20613 was published on 2026-01-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:apple:container:*:*:*:*:*:swift:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apple:containerization:*:*:*:*:*:swift:*:*
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