CVE-2026-41082

HIGH

Published Apr 16, 2026 Modified Apr 21, 2026 CWE-24

Description

In OCaml opam before 2.5.1, a .install field containing a destination filepath can use ../ to reach a parent directory.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.3

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:L

EPSS — Exploit Prediction

0.0001

Probability of exploitation

0.00%

Percentile rank

EPSS estimates the probability that this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A higher score means more likely to be exploited.

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-24 CWE-24

References

Other References

https://github.com/ocaml/opam/pull/6897 https://github.com/ocaml/opam/releases/tag/2.5.1 https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2026/04/msg00021.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-41082? +

In OCaml opam before 2.5.1, a .install field containing a destination filepath can use ../ to reach a parent directory. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.3 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2026-41082? +

CVE-2026-41082 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.3 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching. The EPSS score is 0.0001, placing it in the 0th percentile for exploitation probability.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2026-41082? +

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