CVE-2026-15687
Path traversal via non-tar copyDirectoryFromPod
Description
A security issue was discovered in the Kubernetes Java client library where a compromised pod may be able to create new files in arbitrary locations on the client machine executing copy operations via non-tar copyDirectoryFromPod when enableTarCompressing is false.
INFO
Published Date :
July 23, 2026, 7:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
July 23, 2026, 8:04 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-15687
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.0 | LOW | a6081bf6-c852-4425-ad4f-a67919267565 | ||||
| CVSS 3.0 | LOW | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update the Kubernetes Java client library.
- Ensure enableTarCompressing is set to true for copy operations.
- Review file access controls on client machines.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-15687.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/kubernetes-client/java/issues/4861 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-15687 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-15687
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jul. 23, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'repo': 'https://github.com/kubernetes-client/java', 'vendor': 'Kubernetes', 'product': 'kubernetes-client/java', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '10.0.0', 'lessThan': '25.0.1', 'versionType': 'semver'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '26.0.0'}, {'status': 'unaffected', 'version': '25.0.1'}, {'status': 'unaffected', 'version': '26.0.1'}, {'status': 'unaffected', 'version': '27.0.0'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] Added Description A security issue was discovered in the Kubernetes Java client library where a compromised pod may be able to create new files in arbitrary locations on the client machine executing copy operations via non-tar copyDirectoryFromPod when enableTarCompressing is false. Added CVSS V3 AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N Added CWE CWE-22 Added Reference https://github.com/kubernetes-client/java/issues/4861