Action Commands (run/shell/exec) Against Library URIs Ignore Configured Remote Endpoint
Key facts
- Attack vector
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- Privileges required
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- User interaction
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- Attack complexity
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- Impact type
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- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
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- Fix status
- Fixed
No CVSS vector from any source. Fix status from GitHub.
Summary
# Impact Due to incorrect use of a default URL, `singularity` action commands (`run`/`shell`/`exec`) specifying a container using a `library://` URI will always attempt to retrieve the container from the default remote endpoint (`cloud.sylabs.io`) rather than the configured remote endpoint. An attacker may be able to push a malicious container to the default remote endpoint with a URI that is identical to the URI used by a victim with a non-default remote endpoint, thus executing the malicious container. Only action commands (`run`/`shell`/`exec`) against `library://` URIs are affected. Other commands such as `pull` / `push` respect the configured remote endpoint. # Patches All users should upgrade to Singularity 3.7.4 or later. # Workarounds Users who only interact with the default remote endpoint or do not use the library:// url are not affected. Installations with an execution control list configured to restrict execution to containers signed with specific secure keys are not affected. # Acknowledgements This issue was found by Mike Frisch and brought to our attention by Sylabs. Sylabs is making a [coordinated disclosure](https://github.com/sylabs/singularity/security/advisories/GHSA-5mv9-q7fq-9394). # For more information General questions about the impact of the advisory can be asked in the: [Singularity Slack Channel](https://join.slack.com/t/hpcng/shared_invite/zt-qda4h1ls-OP0Uouq6sSmVE6i_0NrWdw) [Singularity Mailing List](https://groups.google.com/a/lbl.gov/g/singularity) Any sensitive security concerns should be directed to: [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])
Why it matters now
SSVC decision points
Not available: CISA has not published SSVC decision points for this record.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
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| — | github.com/hpcng/singularity (Go) | 3.7.2 to before 3.7.4 | 3.7.4 | Patch available | GHSA-jq42-hfch-42f3 |
- github.com/hpcng/singularity (Go) Vendor— Affected 3.7.2 to before 3.7.4 Fixed in 3.7.4 Patch available GHSA-jq42-hfch-42f3
Remediation
- Fix · GHSA-jq42-hfch-42f3 github.com/hpcng/singularity (Go) Fixed in 3.7.4 Advisory →
Timeline
- 2026-10-03 Threatist record created from GHSA-jq42-hfch-42f3
References
Sources
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