CVE-2026-42499 Affecting zot package, versions <2.1.16-r3


Severity

Recommended
low

Based on default assessment until relevant scores are available.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.02% (7th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-WOLFILATEST-ZOT-16661052
  • published14 May 2026
  • disclosed7 May 2026

Introduced: 7 May 2026

NewCVE-2026-42499  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Wolfi zot to version 2.1.16-r3 or higher.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream zot package and not the zot package as distributed by Wolfi. See How to fix? for Wolfi relevant fixed versions and status.

Pathological inputs could cause DoS through consumePhrase when parsing an email address according to RFC 5322.