Vulnerability in Containerd
CVE-2024-25621
containerd is an open-source container runtime. Versions 0.1.0 through 1.7.28, 2.0.0-beta.0 through 2.0.6, 2.1.0-beta.0 through 2.1.4 and 2.2.0-beta.0 through 2.2.0-rc.1 have an overly broad default permission vulnerability. Directory path…
EPSS: 0.002 (5.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.3 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Containerd — versions < 1.7.29, >= 2.0.0-beta.0, < 2.0.7, >= 2.1.0-beta.0, < 2.1.5
- Linuxfoundation Containerd — versions 2.2.0
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- security-advisories@github.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Patch, Vendor Advisory)
- security-advisories@github.com (Patch, x_refsource_MISC)
- security-advisories@github.com (Product, x_refsource_MISC)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-25621?
- CVE-2024-25621 is a high-severity vulnerability in Containerd, classified under Incorrect Execution-Assigned Permissions. CVSS score: 7.3/10. Published 2025-11-06.
- How severe is CVE-2024-25621?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.3 out of 10.