https://seclists.org/oss-sec/2026/q2/215: bubblewrap CVE-2026-41163: Privilege escalation if setuid root, via ptrace

Published Apr 25, 2026
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Affected Software

1 affected component
containers bubblewrap>=0.11.0<0.11.2
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-41163?

CVE-2026-41163 is classified as a high severity privilege escalation vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-41163?

To fix CVE-2026-41163, upgrade bubblewrap to version 0.11.2 or later.

3

Which versions of bubblewrap are vulnerable to CVE-2026-41163?

Bubblewrap versions 0.11.0 and above that are installed with setuid root are vulnerable to CVE-2026-41163.

4

Is bubblewrap version prior to 0.11.0 affected by CVE-2026-41163?

No, bubblewrap versions prior to 0.11.0 are not believed to be vulnerable to CVE-2026-41163.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-41163?

CVE-2026-41163 is a privilege escalation vulnerability that can be exploited via the ptrace system call.

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