CVE-2026-45625
CWE-862Published: May 29, 2026· Updated: May 29, 2026
Official Description
Arcane is an interface for managing Docker containers, images, networks, and volumes. Prior to 1.19.0, Arcane's huma-based REST API exposes nine endpoints under /api/customize/git-repositories and /api/git-repositories/sync for managing GitOps source repositories and their stored credentials. Eight of those endpoints (list, create, get, update, delete, test, listBranches, browseFiles) never call the checkAdmin(ctx) helper that every other admin-managed resource (container registries, environments, users, API keys, swarm, settings, system, notifications, events) uses, and the huma authentication middleware deliberately enforces only authentication, not the admin role. As a result, any logged-in user with the default user role can list, create, modify, delete, and test git repository configurations. By repointing an existing repository's URL to an attacker-controlled host while omitting the token/sshKey fields (which UpdateRepository only rewrites when explicitly supplied), the attacker causes Arcane to decrypt the legitimate PAT/SSH key on its next /test, /branches, or /files call and present it as HTTP Basic auth (or SSH key auth) to the attacker's host — producing a one-step exfiltration of plaintext Git credentials. This vulnerability is fixed in 1.19.0.
Risk Analysis
Arcane, an interface for managing Docker containers, prior to version 1.19.0, has a critical vulnerability where nine API endpoints for managing GitOps repositories do not enforce administrative role checks. Any logged-in user with default user privileges can list, create, modify, or delete Git repository configurations and credentials. The CVSS score of 9.9 indicates a severe risk of unauthorized access and potential system compromise.
No public exploit is currently known. This vulnerability is remotely exploitable (AV:N) by any authenticated user (PR:L) with low attack complexity.
Upgrade Arcane to version 1.19.0 or later to ensure proper administrative role enforcement. Regularly review and restrict user permissions to the minimum necessary.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-45625 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.9.
The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2026-45625 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts