CVE-2026-122310: kyverno — Exploit & Fix

Description

Kyverno from 1.19.1 before 1.19.2 validates a Policy's context.apiCall urlPath after cleaning it but executes the raw path, whose fragment or query the Kubernetes client discards. A namespace-scoped user who can create a Policy can hide ../ segments behind # or ? to reach cluster-scoped endpoints with Kyverno's ServiceAccount, gaining cluster admin.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

9.9

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS — Exploit Prediction

0.0037

Probability of exploitation

0.31%

Percentile rank

EPSS estimates the probability that this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A higher score means more likely to be exploited.

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-436 CWE-436

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
kyverno	kyverno	< 1.19.2

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-122310? +

Kyverno from 1.19.1 before 1.19.2 validates a Policy's context.apiCall urlPath after cleaning it but executes the raw path, whose fragment or query the Kubernetes client discards. A namespace-scoped user who can create a Policy can hide ../ segments behind # or ? to reach cluster-scoped endpoints with Kyverno's ServiceAccount, gaining cluster admin. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.9 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2026-122310? +

CVE-2026-122310 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.9 out of 10, rated CRITICAL. This is a critical vulnerability that should be patched immediately. The EPSS score is 0.0037, placing it in the 0th percentile for exploitation probability.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-122310? +

CVE-2026-122310 affects products from kyverno, specifically: kyverno. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2026-122310? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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