CVE-2026-16456
Odh-model-controller: odh-model-controller: cross-namespace secret read via nim account crd confused deputy
Description
A flaw was found in the `odh-model-controller`. An authenticated user with permissions to create custom resources can exploit a vulnerability in the `loadSecret` function. This function improperly reads the Secret namespace from user-controlled input without validation. This allows an attacker to read sensitive API keys and cloud credentials from other namespaces, leading to information disclosure.
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 10, 2026, 9:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 10, 2026, 9:17 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | 53f830b8-0a3f-465b-8143-3b8a9948e749 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | MITRE-CVE |
Solution
- Validate the Secret namespace from user input.
- Ensure the loadSecret function checks for proper authorization.
- Apply updates from the vendor for the odh-model-controller.
- Restrict permissions for creating custom resources.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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CVE-2026-16456.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-16456 | |
| https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2503159 |
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Aug. 10, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'cpes': ['cpe:/a:redhat:openshift_ai'], 'vendor': 'Red Hat', 'product': 'Red Hat OpenShift AI (RHOAI)', 'packageName': 'rhoai/odh-model-controller-rhel9', 'collectionURL': 'https://access.redhat.com/downloads/content/package-browser/', 'defaultStatus': 'affected'}] Added Description A flaw was found in the `odh-model-controller`. An authenticated user with permissions to create custom resources can exploit a vulnerability in the `loadSecret` function. This function improperly reads the Secret namespace from user-controlled input without validation. This allows an attacker to read sensitive API keys and cloud credentials from other namespaces, leading to information disclosure. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N Added CWE CWE-441 Added Reference https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-16456 Added Reference https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2503159