CVE-2026-41568
Moby: Race condition in docker cp allows creation of arbitrary empty files on the host via symlink swap
Description
Moby is an open source container framework. In Docker Engine prior to version 29.5.1, Docker Daemon versions 28.5.2 and prior, and Moby Daemon prior to version 2.0.0-beta.14, a race condition during docker cp mount setup allows a malicious container to create empty files or directories at arbitrary absolute paths on the host filesystem. This issue has been patched in Docker Engine version 29.5.1 and Moby Daemon version 2.0.0-beta.14.
INFO
Published Date :
June 12, 2026, 7:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
June 17, 2026, 10:46 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-41568
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Docker Engine to version 29.5.1 or later.
- Update Moby Daemon to version 2.0.0-beta.14 or later.
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-2026-41568.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/moby/moby/security/advisories/GHSA-vp62-88p7-qqf5 | Mitigation Vendor Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-41568 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
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stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-41568
weaknesses.
We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).
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CVE-2026-41568 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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CVE Modified by [email protected]
Jun. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'moby', 'product': 'moby', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': 'github.com/docker/docker/daemon <= 28.5.2'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': 'Docker Engine < 29.5.1'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': 'github.com/moby/moby/v2/daemon < 2.0.0-beta.14'}]}] -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jun. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-41568', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'partial'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-06-12T20:01:52.180826Z'} -
Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Jun. 16, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:docker:engine:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 29.5.1 *cpe:2.3:a:mobyproject:moby:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (including) 28.5.2 *cpe:2.3:a:mobyproject:moby/v2:2.0.0:beta0:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:mobyproject:moby/v2:2.0.0:beta1:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:mobyproject:moby/v2:2.0.0:beta10:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:mobyproject:moby/v2:2.0.0:beta11:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:mobyproject:moby/v2:2.0.0:beta12:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:mobyproject:moby/v2:2.0.0:beta13:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:mobyproject:moby/v2:2.0.0:beta2:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:mobyproject:moby/v2:2.0.0:beta3:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:mobyproject:moby/v2:2.0.0:beta4:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:mobyproject:moby/v2:2.0.0:beta5:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:mobyproject:moby/v2:2.0.0:beta6:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:mobyproject:moby/v2:2.0.0:beta7:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:mobyproject:moby/v2:2.0.0:beta8:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:mobyproject:moby/v2:2.0.0:beta9:*:*:*:*:*:* Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/moby/moby/security/advisories/GHSA-vp62-88p7-qqf5 Types: Mitigation, Vendor Advisory -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jun. 12, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Moby is an open source container framework. In Docker Engine prior to version 29.5.1, Docker Daemon versions 28.5.2 and prior, and Moby Daemon prior to version 2.0.0-beta.14, a race condition during docker cp mount setup allows a malicious container to create empty files or directories at arbitrary absolute paths on the host filesystem. This issue has been patched in Docker Engine version 29.5.1 and Moby Daemon version 2.0.0-beta.14. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:N/I:L/A:H Added CWE CWE-367 Added CWE CWE-81 Added Reference https://github.com/moby/moby/security/advisories/GHSA-vp62-88p7-qqf5