CVE-2026-29064
Zarf: Symlink targets in archives are not validated against destination directory
Description
Zarf is an Airgap Native Packager Manager for Kubernetes. From version 0.54.0 to before version 0.73.1, a path traversal vulnerability in archive extraction allows a specifically crafted Zarf package to create symlinks pointing outside the destination directory, enabling arbitrary file read or write on the system processing the package. This issue has been patched in version 0.73.1.
INFO
Published Date :
March 6, 2026, 5:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
March 11, 2026, 12:28 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Zarf to version 0.73.1 or later.
- Remove or avoid processing untrusted Zarf packages.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-29064.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/zarf-dev/zarf/releases/tag/v0.73.1 | Product Release Notes |
| https://github.com/zarf-dev/zarf/security/advisories/GHSA-hcm4-6hpj-vghm | Exploit Vendor Advisory |
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Mar. 11, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:lfprojects:zarf:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 0.54.0 up to (excluding) 0.73.1 Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/zarf-dev/zarf/releases/tag/v0.73.1 Types: Product, Release Notes Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/zarf-dev/zarf/security/advisories/GHSA-hcm4-6hpj-vghm Types: Exploit, Vendor Advisory -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Mar. 06, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Zarf is an Airgap Native Packager Manager for Kubernetes. From version 0.54.0 to before version 0.73.1, a path traversal vulnerability in archive extraction allows a specifically crafted Zarf package to create symlinks pointing outside the destination directory, enabling arbitrary file read or write on the system processing the package. This issue has been patched in version 0.73.1. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N Added CWE CWE-22 Added Reference https://github.com/zarf-dev/zarf/releases/tag/v0.73.1 Added Reference https://github.com/zarf-dev/zarf/security/advisories/GHSA-hcm4-6hpj-vghm