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Vulnerabilities CVE-2026-9804

CVE-2026-9804

High
Open
TLP:CLEAR

Kubevirt: kubevirt: vmexport directory symlink escape enables exporter pod file read

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Data Exfiltration

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Description

A flaw was found in KubeVirt's virt-exportserver component. An attacker with specific namespace-level access can exploit a path traversal vulnerability in the VMExport directory endpoint. By placing a symbolic link (symlink) within an exported filesystem Persistent Volume Claim (PVC) that points outside its designated mount root, the attacker can read arbitrary files from the exporter pod's filesystem. This leads to information disclosure, potentially exposing sensitive data.

Details

CVSS Score
7.7
EPSS Score
0.52%

41.4th percentile

CVSS Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N
Confidence
90%
Published
May 28, 2026
Last Modified
Aug 14, 2026
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