CVE-2026-40610
BentoML has Information Disclosure in `bentoml build` via symlink traversal in the build context
Description
BentoML is a Python library for building online serving systems optimized for AI apps and model inference. In versions 1.4.38 and prior, the build packaging workflow follows attacker-controlled symlinks inside the build context and copies the referenced file contents into the generated Bento artifact. If a victim builds an untrusted repository or other attacker-supplied build context, the attacker can place a symlink such as loot.txt -> /tmp/outside-marker.txt or a link to a more sensitive local file. When bentoml build runs, BentoML dereferences the symlink and packages the target file contents into the Bento. The leaked file can then propagate further through export, push, or containerization workflows. An attacker can exfiltrate local files from the build host into the Bento artifact, exposing secrets such as cloud credentials, SSH keys, API tokens, environment files, or other sensitive local configurations. Because Bento artifacts are commonly exported, uploaded, stored, or containerized after build, the leaked file contents can spread beyond the original build machine. This issue has been fixed in version 1.4.39.
INFO
Published Date :
May 22, 2026, 7:47 p.m.
Last Modified :
May 22, 2026, 7:47 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
GitHub_M
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | MITRE-CVE |
Solution
- Update BentoML to version 1.4.39 or later.
- Avoid building untrusted repositories.
- Review build context for suspicious symlinks.
- Scan artifacts for sensitive information.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
May. 22, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description BentoML is a Python library for building online serving systems optimized for AI apps and model inference. In versions 1.4.38 and prior, the build packaging workflow follows attacker-controlled symlinks inside the build context and copies the referenced file contents into the generated Bento artifact. If a victim builds an untrusted repository or other attacker-supplied build context, the attacker can place a symlink such as loot.txt -> /tmp/outside-marker.txt or a link to a more sensitive local file. When bentoml build runs, BentoML dereferences the symlink and packages the target file contents into the Bento. The leaked file can then propagate further through export, push, or containerization workflows. An attacker can exfiltrate local files from the build host into the Bento artifact, exposing secrets such as cloud credentials, SSH keys, API tokens, environment files, or other sensitive local configurations. Because Bento artifacts are commonly exported, uploaded, stored, or containerized after build, the leaked file contents can spread beyond the original build machine. This issue has been fixed in version 1.4.39. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N Added CWE CWE-59 Added Reference https://github.com/bentoml/BentoML/commit/5fb7cd41f92e2a56b45391284cf15b9ac9963a1f Added Reference https://github.com/bentoml/BentoML/releases/tag/v1.4.39 Added Reference https://github.com/bentoml/BentoML/security/advisories/GHSA-mcfx-4vc6-qgxv