HIGH
CVE-2026-41082
CWE-24Published: April 16, 2026· Updated: Apr 21, 2026
7.3
CVSS v3.1
EPSS:0.01%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:0.2th
Official Description
In OCaml opam before 2.5.1, a .install field containing a destination filepath can use ../ to reach a parent directory.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-41082 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in full integrity compromise (data manipulation), with a CVSS base score of 7.3.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityLow
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:L
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2026-41082
CVSS Score7.3 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-24
CISA KEVNo
EPSS (30d)0.01%
PublishedApr 16, 2026
Related CVEs (CWE-24)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2026-41082 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.