Aquasecurity Trivy Embedded Malicious Code Vulnerability

Description

Aquasecurity Trivy contains an embedded malicious code vulnerability that could allow an attacker to gain access to everything in the CI/CD environment, including all tokens, SSH keys, cloud credentials, database passwords, and any sensitive configuration in memory.

Required Action

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

CISA Due Date

April 9, 2026 (federal agency requirement)

Known Ransomware Campaign Use

Unknown

Notes

This vulnerability involves a supply‑chain compromise in a product that may be used across multiple products and environments. Additional vendor‑provided guidance must be followed to ensure full remediation. For more information, please see: https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-69fq-xp46-6x23 ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-33634