Trivy has a path traversal via a crafted vulnerability database or other downloaded artifacts
High-risk advisory
CVE-2026-55092
Summary
Trivy has a path traversal via a crafted vulnerability database or other downloaded artifacts
Why it matters
GitHub has published a reviewed security advisory for github.com/aquasecurity/trivy. Prioritize it with other application dependency updates, especially because EPSS places it in the 37% percentile.
Operator check
Check whether github.com/aquasecurity/trivy is present in application dependency manifests, lockfiles, or build images. Review the GitHub advisory and upgrade to a patched version where available. CVSS score: 7.0. EPSS probability: 0.4%; percentile: 37%.
Sources
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