CVE-2026-24835
Authentication Bypass in Podman Desktop Allows Full Session Hijack
Publication date: 2026-01-28
Last updated on: 2026-03-02
Assigner: GitHub, Inc.
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| linuxfoundation | podman_desktop | to 1.25.1 (exc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-285 | The product does not perform or incorrectly performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a critical authentication bypass in Podman Desktop prior to version 1.25.1. It occurs because the function isAccessAllowed() always returns true, allowing any extension to bypass permission checks. As a result, malicious extensions can impersonate any user, hijack authentication sessions, and gain unauthorized access to sensitive resources.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can allow attackers to completely circumvent permission checks, impersonate users, hijack authentication sessions, and access sensitive resources without authorization. This can lead to unauthorized access to confidential data and potential compromise of the system's security.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
The immediate step to mitigate this vulnerability is to upgrade Podman Desktop to version 1.25.1 or later, which contains the patch that fixes the authentication bypass issue.