CVE-2026-31801
zot create-only policy allows overwrite attempts of existing latest tag (update permission not required)
Description
zot is ancontainer image/artifact registry based on the Open Container Initiative Distribution Specification. From 1.3.0 to 2.1.14, zot’s dist-spec authorization middleware infers the required action for PUT /v2/{name}/manifests/{reference} as create by default, and only switches to update when the tag already exists and reference != "latest". As a result, when latest already exists, a user who is allowed to create (but not allowed to update) can still pass the authorization check for an overwrite attempt of latest. This vulnerability is fixed in 2.1.15.
INFO
Published Date :
March 10, 2026, 9:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
March 10, 2026, 9:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update zot to version 2.1.15 or later.
- Review authorization policies for manifest operations.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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CVE-2026-31801.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/project-zot/zot/security/advisories/GHSA-85jx-fm8m-x8c6 |
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Mar. 10, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description zot is ancontainer image/artifact registry based on the Open Container Initiative Distribution Specification. From 1.3.0 to 2.1.14, zot’s dist-spec authorization middleware infers the required action for PUT /v2/{name}/manifests/{reference} as create by default, and only switches to update when the tag already exists and reference != "latest". As a result, when latest already exists, a user who is allowed to create (but not allowed to update) can still pass the authorization check for an overwrite attempt of latest. This vulnerability is fixed in 2.1.15. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:N Added CWE CWE-863 Added Reference https://github.com/project-zot/zot/security/advisories/GHSA-85jx-fm8m-x8c6