REDHAT-BUG-2459003: High severity opam vulnerability

Published Apr 16, 2026
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Updated

In OCaml opam before 2.5.1, a .install field containing a destination filepath can use ../ to reach a parent directory.

Affected Software

1 affected component
opam<2.5.1

Event History

Apr 16, 2026
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·06:01 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-2459003?

The severity of REDHAT-BUG-2459003 is classified as high with a score of 7.

2

What vulnerability does REDHAT-BUG-2459003 describe?

REDHAT-BUG-2459003 describes a directory traversal vulnerability in OCaml opam before version 2.5.1.

3

How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-2459003?

To fix REDHAT-BUG-2459003, upgrade OCaml opam to version 2.5.1 or later.

4

What software is affected by REDHAT-BUG-2459003?

The software affected by REDHAT-BUG-2459003 is opam.

5

When was REDHAT-BUG-2459003 published?

REDHAT-BUG-2459003 was published on April 16, 2026.

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