Is CVE-2026-42574 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2026-42574 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2026-42574 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2026-42574 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-42574?

CVE-2026-42574 has a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2026-42574

CWE-22Published: May 9, 2026· Updated: May 13, 2026

7.5

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.05%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:15.6th

Official Description

apko allows users to build and publish OCI container images built from apk packages. From version 0.14.8 to before version 1.2.5, a crafted .apk could install a TypeSymlink tar entry whose target pointed outside the build root, and a subsequent directory-creation or file-write entry in the same or later archive could traverse that symlink to reach host paths the build user could write to. This issue has been patched in version 1.2.5.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-42574 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.

A successful exploit results in full integrity compromise (data manipulation), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.