CVE-2026-71473

Received Received - Intake

Container Image Injection in search-v2-operator

Publication date: 2026-08-12

Last updated on: 2026-08-12

Assigner: Red Hat, Inc.

Description

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.

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Meta Information

Published

2026-08-12

Last Modified

2026-08-12

Generated

2026-08-13

AI Q&A

2026-08-13

EPSS Evaluated

N/A

NVD

CVE-2026-71473

EUVD

EUVD-2026-57685

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
redhat	search-v2-operator	*

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-915	The product receives input from an upstream component that specifies multiple attributes, properties, or fields that are to be initialized or updated in an object, but it does not properly control which attributes can be modified.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is in the redhat search-v2-operator component. A user with specific administrative permissions on a managed cluster can inject arbitrary configuration data. This allows them to override critical settings and replace container images, leading to container image injection on the managed cluster which may compromise its integrity.

Impact Analysis

An attacker with administrative access could exploit this to replace legitimate container images with malicious ones. This could lead to unauthorized code execution, data breaches, or full control over the managed cluster's operations.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access or data breaches, violating GDPR's data protection requirements and HIPAA's security rules. Compliance may be compromised due to potential loss of data confidentiality and integrity.

Mitigation Strategies

Immediately revoke administrative permissions for users who do not strictly require them on managed clusters. Review and restrict access to the search-v2-operator configuration settings to prevent unauthorized modifications. Monitor container images for unexpected changes or replacements.

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