CVE-2026-42461 Details
Description
Arcane is an interface for managing Docker containers, images, networks, and volumes. Prior to version 1.18.0, four GET endpoints under /api/templates* in Arcane's Huma backend are registered without any Security requirement, allowing any unauthenticated network client to list and read the full Compose YAML and .env content of every custom template stored in the instance. Because Arcane's UI exposes a "Save as Template" flow on the project / swarm-stack creation pages that persists the operator's real env content (database passwords, API keys, etc.) verbatim, this missing authorization is an unauthenticated read of operator secrets in practice — not a theoretical info-disclosure. The frontend explicitly treats /customize/templates/* as an authenticated area (PROTECTED_PREFIXES in frontend/src/lib/utils/redirect.util.ts), and every CRUD operation (POST/PUT/DELETE) on the same paths requires a Bearer/API key, so this is a clear backend authorization gap, not intended public access. This issue has been patched in version 1.18.0.
A vulnerability in Arcane's Huma backend prior to version 1.18.0 allows unauthenticated network clients to access and read the full Compose YAML and .env content of every custom template stored on the instance. This issue arises because four GET endpoints under /api/templates* are registered without any security requirements, creating a backend authorization gap. The 'Save as Template' feature in the Arcane UI inadvertently exposes sensitive environmental data, such as database passwords and API keys, verbatim. While the frontend treats these endpoints as authenticated areas, the lack of security enforcement in the backend leads to unauthorized access to operator secrets.
Users can update to Arcane version 1.18.0 or later, where this vulnerability has been patched.
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CISA-ADP
Assessed May 13, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://github.com/getarcaneapp/arcane/releases/tag/v1.18.0 | [email protected] | ProductRelease Notes |
| https://github.com/getarcaneapp/arcane/security/advisories/GHSA-cxx3-hr75-4q96 | [email protected] | Vendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-862 | Missing Authorization | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| getarcane arcane | < 1.18.0 |
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Change History
5 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 2026 | CVE Translated | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| May 15, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| May 9, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |