CVE-2026-122321
Kyverno 1.18.0 before 1.19.2 verifyImages Cache Signature Verification Bypass
Description
Kyverno 1.18.0 before 1.19.2 contains a signature verification bypass in verifyImages because cached verification results are keyed by the image reference string (such as a tag) rather than bound to the verified digest, so cache hits skip signature and attestation checks. An attacker who can submit workloads and move a registry tag can warm the cache with a signed image, repoint the tag, and have Kyverno admit the workload and use mutateDigest to pin the unverified digest.
INFO
Published Date :
Nov. 5, 2026, 3:17 a.m.
Last Modified :
Nov. 5, 2026, 3:17 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-122321
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Kyverno to version 1.19.2 or later.
- Verify image verification logic and cache handling.
- Ensure image digests are used for verification.
- Monitor registry tag changes carefully.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Nov. 05, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Kyverno 1.18.0 before 1.19.2 contains a signature verification bypass in verifyImages because cached verification results are keyed by the image reference string (such as a tag) rather than bound to the verified digest, so cache hits skip signature and attestation checks. An attacker who can submit workloads and move a registry tag can warm the cache with a signed image, repoint the tag, and have Kyverno admit the workload and use mutateDigest to pin the unverified digest. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:H/VA:L/SC:L/SI:H/SA:L/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:H/A:L Added CWE CWE-367 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/122xxx/CVE-2026-122321.json">CVE-2026-122321</a> Added Reference https://github.com/kyverno/kyverno/security/advisories/GHSA-2r43-6962-xcw5 Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/kyverno-1.18.0-before-1.19.2-verifyimages-cache-signature-verification-bypass