CVE-2026-73268
Code injection
- Published12 Aug 2026
Description
A flaw was found in the cluster-curator-controller component of multicluster engine (MCE). A tenant with create or update permissions on ClusterCurator resources can inject an arbitrary Job specification. This is possible because the CreateJob() function does not validate user-controlled input when unmarshaling the spec.install.overrideJob raw extension. Successful exploitation allows the injected Job to run with the controller's elevated privileges, leading to arbitrary code execution and privilege escalation, potentially accessing cluster-wide secrets.
CVSS 3.1 breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:HRemediation
No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.
References
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:59556
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:59557
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:59558
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:59559
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:59579
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:59593
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-73268
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2514219
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Frequently asked
Is CVE-2026-73268 being actively exploited?
CVE-2026-73268 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.88%.
How severe is CVE-2026-73268?
CVE-2026-73268 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.9, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.88% probability of exploitation.
How do I fix CVE-2026-73268?
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.