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CVE-2026-57825

MEDIUM · CVSS 5.7 EPSS 0.31% Public Exploit

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS · Published 2026-09-09 · Last synced 2026-09-15

CyberRota Analysis

AI-Generated

The opam package prior to version 2.5.2 for OCaml is vulnerable due to improper handling of symlinks in .install files, allowing attackers to bypass the sandbox protection mechanism. This could lead to unauthorized access or execution of arbitrary code within the environment. Developers and organizations utilizing opam should prioritize updating to the latest version to mitigate potential security risks.

Public Exploit Signal

A public exploit, PoC, GitHub repository or Metasploit reference was detected for this CVE.

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CVE
CVE-2026-57825
Severity
MEDIUM
CVSS
5.7
EPSS
0.31%

Original NVD Description

In the opam package before 2.5.2 for OCaml, the sandbox protection mechanism can be bypassed because symlinks are mishandled during use of .install files.