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CVE-2026-71470

Privilege escalation

9.1 CRITICALEPSS 0.71%
  1. Published19 Aug 2026

Description

A flaw was found in the search-v2-operator. This vulnerability allows a privileged user, specifically a Custom Resource (CR) editor, to manipulate Search CR fields such as imageOverride, arguments, and environment variables without proper validation. By exploiting this, an attacker can mount arbitrary secrets into a search container's environment or replace the container image with an attacker-controlled one. This leads to privilege escalation and can result in a full cluster compromise due to the ServiceAccount's extensive impersonation permissions.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredHigh
User interactionNone
ScopeChanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2026-71470 being actively exploited?

CVE-2026-71470 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.71%.

How severe is CVE-2026-71470?

CVE-2026-71470 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.1, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.71% probability of exploitation.

How do I fix CVE-2026-71470?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.