Incorrect Authorization Affecting github.com/distribution/distribution/registry/handlers package, versions <3.1.1
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- published5 May 2026
- disclosed4 May 2026
- creditjoonas
Introduced: 4 May 2026
CVE-2026-41888 Â (opens in a new tab)How to fix?
Upgrade github.com/distribution/distribution/registry/handlers to version 3.1.1 or higher.
Overview
Affected versions of this package are vulnerable to Incorrect Authorization through the DeleteManifest process. An attacker can remove tags from repositories by sending a DELETE request to the relevant API endpoint, even when deletion has been explicitly disabled in the configuration. This is only exploitable if the storage.delete.enabled setting is set to false.