CVE-2026-41888: Distribution's tag deletion bypasses `storage.delete.enabled` configuration

May 4, 2026

Tag deletion via the DELETE /v2/<name>/manifests/<tag> endpoint bypasses the storage.delete.enabled: false configuration, allowing any API client to remove tags from repositories even when the operator has explicitly disabled deletion.

References

github.com/advisories/GHSA-6pjf-3r9x-m592
github.com/distribution/distribution/security/advisories/GHSA-6pjf-3r9x-m592
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-41888

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