ShellCodeX vulnerability brief
HIGH
Received
CVE-2026-71473
A flaw was found in the `search-v2-operator` component. A user with specific administrative permissions on a managed cluster can exploit a vulnerability that allows them to inject arbitrary configuration data. This manipulation can override critical settings, leading to the replacement of container images. This ultimately results in container image injection on the managed cluster, potentially compromising its integrity.
Published 12 Aug 2026, 22:17 UTC
Last modified 12 Aug 2026, 22:17 UTC
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Attack profile
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Attack vector
Network
Attack complexity
Low
Privileges required
Low
User interaction
None
Scope
Changed
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
Low
Availability
None
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Weakness classification
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Source references
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