CVE entry · CVE-2026-33634
CVE-2026-33634: Aquasecurity Trivy Embedded Malicious Code Vulnerability
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.
- Actively exploited: added to CISA’s KEV catalog on March 26, 2026.
- Use by ransomware: not established so far.
- Remediation deadline for US federal agencies: April 9, 2026.
Description from CISA’s KEV catalog.
What to do
- Check whether your estate includes Aquasecurity Trivy, including internet-facing devices.
- Apply the vendor’s patch or mitigations (references below). Failing that, isolate the product or stop using it, as CISA requires of US federal agencies.
- An exploited vulnerability has often been used before it was fixed: look for signs of compromise, especially on internet-facing devices.