CVE-2026-16456
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odh-model-controller Secret Namespace Information Disclosure

Vulnerability report for CVE-2026-16456, including description, CVSS score, EPSS score, affected products, exploitability, helpful resources, and attack-flow context.

Publication date: 2026-08-10

Last updated on: 2026-08-10

Assigner: Red Hat, Inc.

Description

A flaw was found in the `odh-model-controller`. An authenticated user with permissions to create custom resources can exploit a vulnerability in the `loadSecret` function. This function improperly reads the Secret namespace from user-controlled input without validation. This allows an attacker to read sensitive API keys and cloud credentials from other namespaces, leading to information disclosure.

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Published
2026-08-10
Last Modified
2026-08-10
Generated
2026-08-11
AI Q&A
2026-08-11
EPSS Evaluated
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Exploitability

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CWE ID Description
CWE-441 The product receives a request, message, or directive from an upstream component, but the product does not sufficiently preserve the original source of the request before forwarding the request to an external actor that is outside of the product's control sphere. This causes the product to appear to be the source of the request, leading it to act as a proxy or other intermediary between the upstream component and the external actor.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is in the odh-model-controller where an authenticated user with custom resource creation permissions can exploit improper input validation in the loadSecret function. The function reads a Secret namespace directly from user-controlled input without checking if the user has access to that namespace. This allows reading sensitive API keys and cloud credentials from other namespaces, resulting in unauthorized information disclosure.

Impact Analysis

If you are an authenticated user with permissions to create custom resources in an environment using odh-model-controller, an attacker with similar access could exploit this to steal sensitive credentials like API keys or cloud provider tokens. This could lead to unauthorized access to cloud resources, data breaches, or further attacks within your environment.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data, violating confidentiality requirements under GDPR and HIPAA. If exploited, it may result in data breaches that require reporting under these regulations, potential fines, and reputational damage due to non-compliance with data protection standards.

Mitigation Strategies

Immediately restrict permissions for users who can create custom resources. Review and update the loadSecret function to validate namespace input. Audit existing Secrets for unauthorized access and rotate exposed credentials.

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