CVE-2026-41888 Details
Description
Distribution is a toolkit to pack, ship, store, and deliver container content. Prior to 3.1.1, tag deletion via the DELETE /v2/<name>/manifests/<tag> endpoint bypasses the storage.delete.enabled: false configuration, allowing any API client to remove tags from repositories even when the operator has explicitly disabled deletion. This vulnerability is fixed in 3.1.1.
A vulnerability in the Distribution toolkit, prior to version 3.1.1, allows for unauthorized deletion of tags from repositories. This issue arises because the DELETE /v2/<name>/manifests/<tag> endpoint bypasses the storage.delete.enabled: false configuration. As a result, any API client can remove tags, even when the operator has explicitly disabled deletion. The vulnerability is rooted in the fact that tag deletion does not consult the delete-enabled setting, allowing tags to be removed directly through the storage driver.
Users should update to Distribution version 3.1.1 or later.
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No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed May 14, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://github.com/distribution/distribution/security/advisories/GHSA-6pjf-3r9x-m592 | CISA-ADP | ExploitVendor Advisory |
| https://github.com/distribution/distribution/security/advisories/GHSA-6pjf-3r9x-m592 | [email protected] | ExploitVendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-863 | Incorrect Authorization | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| distribution distribution | < 3.1.1 |
CPE
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Change History
5 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| May 15, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| May 14, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| May 14, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |