CVE-2026-123371tmatens compose-lint >= 0.2.0,
NVD
Vulnerability Summary
compose-lint is a Docker Compose security linter that identifies dangerous misconfigurations before deployment. From 0.2.0 until 0.32.0, compose-lint automatically follows a .compose-lint.yml policy-file symbolic link outside the project and includes part of the target line when that external file fails YAML parsing. A pull request can point the policy file at a runner credential file, causing about 30 characters around an attacker-uncontrolled parse position to appear in standard error, JSON errors, and SARIF tool execution notifications uploaded by the GitHub Action. The run exits with an error and the attacker cannot select the exact disclosed line, but public logs or Code Scanning output can reveal part of the target. This issue is fixed in version 0.32.0.
CVSS v4.0 Base Metrics — Score 2.3 (LOW)
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:P/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:NAttack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Attack RequirementsPresent
Privileges RequiredNone
User InteractionPassive
Confidentiality (Vulnerable System)Low
Integrity (Vulnerable System)None
Availability (Vulnerable System)None
Confidentiality (Subsequent System)None
Integrity (Subsequent System)None
Availability (Subsequent System)None
Affected & Patched Versions
- tmatens compose-lint >= 0.2.0, < 0.32.0
No patched version published yet
Until a fix ships, reduce exposure:
- Restrict access to the affected service or interface to trusted networks.
- Disable the affected feature if you do not need it.
- Watch the vendor advisory for a firmware or software update.
What to do
Fix it during your normal patch cycle. No exploitation is confirmed yet.
- Check whether you run tmatens compose-lint >= 0.2.0, and which version.
- No patched version is listed yet. Limit access to the affected service to trusted networks, and disable the feature if you can.
- Subscribe to the vendor advisory so you learn when a fix ships.
Timeline
- Nov 9, 2026Published
- Nov 10, 2026Record last modified
Score, severity and exploitation changes are tracked from the day Watchtower started logging them.
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Set up CVE alertsExternal References
- Vendor Advisoryhttps://github.com/tmatens/compose-lint/security/advisories/GHSA-88f4-frh5-gmcr
- Patchhttps://github.com/tmatens/compose-lint/pull/943
- Patchhttps://github.com/tmatens/compose-lint/commit/e80547d33b2114040c4bc0e34ef210aee51f5058
- Referencehttps://github.com/tmatens/compose-lint/releases/tag/v0.32.0
Data last checked: Nov 10, 2026 17:00 UTC