CVE-2026-127073
OpsTree BuildPiper before 2.7.0 Privilege Escalation via Additional Manifest
Description
OpsTree BuildPiper before 2.7.0 contains a privilege escalation vulnerability that allows project users to gain Kubernetes cluster-admin rights by submitting unrestricted manifests through the Additional Manifest feature. Attackers can deploy a ClusterRoleBinding binding a service account to cluster-admin, which the pipeline applies with cluster-wide credentials, granting control over all workloads and secrets.
INFO
Published Date :
Nov. 13, 2026, 10:18 a.m.
Last Modified :
Nov. 13, 2026, 10:18 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
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vulnerability.
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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 | MITRE-CVE | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | CRITICAL | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | CRITICAL | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update OpsTree BuildPiper to version 2.7.0 or later.
- Review and restrict manifest submission capabilities.
- Limit access to the Additional Manifest feature.
- Monitor cluster for unauthorized privilege changes.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Nov. 13, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description OpsTree BuildPiper before 2.7.0 contains a privilege escalation vulnerability that allows project users to gain Kubernetes cluster-admin rights by submitting unrestricted manifests through the Additional Manifest feature. Attackers can deploy a ClusterRoleBinding binding a service account to cluster-admin, which the pipeline applies with cluster-wide credentials, granting control over all workloads and secrets. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/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:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-269 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/127xxx/CVE-2026-127073.json">CVE-2026-127073</a> Added Reference https://gist.github.com/neelkotnis/7bc715e190e5be2c2fc5be15c4035ce7 Added Reference https://www.buildpiper.io/ Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/opstree-buildpiper-before-2.7.0-privilege-escalation-via-additional-manifest