CVE-2026-33634: Critical Vulnerability in Aquasecurity Trivy
Summary
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.
Threat Analysis
**Vulnerability ID:** CVE-2026-33634 **CVSS Score:** 9.0 (CRITICAL) **⚠️ ACTIVELY EXPLOITED** - Added to CISA KEV Catalog **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. **Due Date:** 2026-04-09
**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.
**Affected Products:** Aquasecurity Trivy
**Recommended Actions:** - **URGENT:** Apply vendor patches immediately - Isolate affected systems if patches unavailable - Monitor for indicators of compromise