Vulnerability in CRI-O's bind_mount_prefix handling (CVE-2026-76061)
Summary
Vulnerability in CRI-O's bind_mount_prefix handling (CVE-2026-76061). Risk of unauthorized operations or information disclosure. Exploitable via bind_mount_prefix.
Original description
The description as published by the source.
A flaw was found in CRI-O's bind_mount_prefix handling. When configured with a non-empty bind_mount_prefix, a malicious container or local attacker could use a Container Runtime Interface (CRI) hostPath containing an intermediate absolute symlink. This could cause the bind mount source to resolve outside the intended prefixed root, potentially leading to unauthorized access to files or privilege escalation on the host system.
Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database NVD
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A vulnerability tracked as CVE-2026-76061 has been found in CRI-O's bind_mount_prefix handling.
Attackers can target a specific entry point like bind_mount_prefix over the network to misuse the product.
Risk of unauthorized operations or information disclosure. CVSS score: 5.5/10.
What to do: apply the vendor's official patched release.
If unsure, ask your IT team or search "CRI-O's bind_mount_prefix handling CVE-2026-76061" on the vendor's site.
CVE-2026-76061 (CRI-O's bind_mount_prefix handling) — CWE-59 / CVSS v3 5.5
Attack vector: remote (network-reachable) / no user interaction
Attack surface: bind_mount_prefix
Plan: 1) Audit SBOM/dependencies, 2) Stage→prod upgrade, 3) Add WAF/proxy monitoring on affected endpoints, 4) Hunt IOCs in logs.
Refs: see the GHSA / vendor advisory / patched release linked on this page.
A vulnerability (CWE-59) exists in CRI-O's bind_mount_prefix handling. Attackers reach the vulnerable code path via bind_mount_prefix.
Check the vendor advisory for the affected versions of CRI-O's bind_mount_prefix handling. Attack surface: bind_mount_prefix.
Severity: Medium (CVSS 5.5/10). Risk of unauthorized operations or information disclosure.
Update to the patched release per vendor advisory.
Until the patch is applied: disable the affected feature, apply WAF rules, or restrict access via network ACLs.
Search webserver/proxy logs for unusual request patterns matching this CVE's known IOCs. Audit SBOM/dependencies to find affected services.
Response actions
Concrete steps and command examples for SOC/SRE teams to execute in order
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1Identify exposure identify
Audit SBOM/dependencies for affected components.資産台帳・SBOM・依存マニフェストで CRI-O's bind_mount_prefix handling を使っているサービスとバージョンを洗い出す。
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2Post-deployment verification verify
Confirm patched version is live in productionパッチ適用後、ステージングで PoC または同等の悪用パターンを再現して脆弱性が閉じたことを確認。本番ではアクセスログ・WAF でアラート再発が無いか継続監視。
References
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