HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2026-45625
CRITICAL

CVE-2026-45625

CWE-862Published: May 29, 2026· Updated: May 29, 2026

9.9
CVSS v3.1
EPSS:0.05%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:15.9th

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.

NVD Source

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.

Recommended Action

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.

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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.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionNone
ScopeChanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

Mentioned vendors (from description):
Docker
CPE data not yet available in NVD for this CVE.

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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All References (1)

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2026-45625
CVSS Score9.9 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-862
CISA KEVNo
EPSS (30d)0.05%
PublishedMay 29, 2026

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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
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