CVE-2019-10152: A path traversal vulnerability has been discovered in podman before version 1.4.0 in the way it handles symlin

Q: How do I fix CVE-2019-10152?

libpod: upgrade to 1.4.0; leap: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2019-10152 being exploited?

CVE-2019-10152 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2019-10152 affect?

CVE-2019-10152 affects libpod, leap. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). A path traversal vulnerability has been discovered in podman before version 1.4.0 in the way it handles symlinks inside containers. An attacker who has compromised an existing container can cause arbitrary files on the host filesystem to be

Routine

HIGH 7.2UPGRADEMITIGATE

CVE-2019-10152 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting libpod, leap. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A path traversal vulnerability has been discovered in podman before version 1.4.0 in the way it handles symlinks inside containers. An attacker who has compromised an existing container can cause arbitrary files on the host filesystem to be read/written when an administrator tries to copy a file from/to the container.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.2 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 59%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22, CWE-59
Published	2019-07-30
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Red Hat, Inc. · Vendor: libpod project · opensuse

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2019-07-30 23:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

libpod project libpod UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.4.0

Fixed in: 1.4.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy libpod || rpm -q libpod || libpod --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.4.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade libpod

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade libpod

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

opensuse leap MITIGATE

Affected: 15.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 15.1

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2019-10152?

libpod: upgrade to 1.4.0; leap: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2019-10152 being exploited?

CVE-2019-10152 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2019-10152 affect?

CVE-2019-10152 affects libpod, leap. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). A path traversal vulnerability has been discovered in podman before version 1.4.0 in the way it handles symlinks inside containers. An attacker who has compromised an existing container can cause arbitrary files on the host filesystem to be

How urgent is CVE-2019-10152?

Priority 35/100. High severity

Software pages

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