CVE-2025-49842 conda-forge-webservices Privilege Escalation Risk via Default Docker Root User

conda-forge-webservices is the web app deployed to run conda-forge admin commands and linting. Prior to version 2025.3.24, the condaforgewebservice Docker container executes commands without specifying a user. By default, Docker containers run as the root user, which increases the risk of privile...

CVE-2025-49842

The CVE concerns conda-forge-webservices, a web app used to manage conda-forge admin tasks. Prior to version 2025.3.24, the conda_forge_webservice Docker container executed commands without a dedicated user, leaving the container running as root. This can enable privilege escalation and potential...

CVE-2025-49842 conda-forge-webservices Privilege Escalation Risk via Default Docker Root User

conda-forge-webservices is the web app deployed to run conda-forge admin commands and linting. Prior to version 2025.3.24, the condaforgewebservice Docker container executes commands without specifying a user. By default, Docker containers run as the root user, which increases the risk of privile...