MEDIUM
CVE-2026-41888
CWE-863Published: May 14, 2026· Updated: May 15, 2026
6.5
CVSS v3.1
EPSS:0.04%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:11.3th
Official Description
Distribution is a toolkit to pack, ship, store, and deliver container content. Prior to 3.1.1, tag deletion via the DELETE /v2/<name>/manifests/<tag> endpoint bypasses the storage.delete.enabled: false configuration, allowing any API client to remove tags from repositories even when the operator has explicitly disabled deletion. This vulnerability is fixed in 3.1.1.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-41888 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityLow
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L
Affected Vendors & Products
distribution1 product
distribution
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (2)
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https://github.com/distribution/distribution/security/advisories/GHSA-6pjf-3r9x-m592Exploit · Vendor Advisory
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https://github.com/distribution/distribution/security/advisories/GHSA-6pjf-3r9x-m592Exploit · Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2026-41888
CVSS Score6.5 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-863
CISA KEVNo
EPSS (30d)0.04%
Affected1 vendor
PublishedMay 14, 2026
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2026-41888 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.