CVE-2026-18617
Data-science-pipelines-operator: dspo: mysql dsn parameter injection via customextraparams enables local infile file exfiltration from operator pod
Description
A flaw was found in the Data Science Pipelines Operator (DSPO). A namespace editor can exploit a vulnerability in the spec.database.customExtraParams field, which allows for the injection of dangerous parameters into the MySQL Data Source Name (DSN) string. By manipulating these parameters, an attacker can enable LOCAL INFILE functionality and exfiltrate sensitive files, such as the service account token, from the operator pod. This can lead to privilege escalation, allowing a namespace editor to gain cluster-admin privileges.
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 | HIGH | 53f830b8-0a3f-465b-8143-3b8a9948e749 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | MITRE-CVE |
Solution
- Sanitize user input for the spec.database.customExtraParams field.
- Validate customExtraParams to disallow dangerous MySQL DSN options.
- Update the Data Science Pipelines Operator to the latest version.
- Limit privileges for namespace editors.
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| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-18617 | |
| https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2510304 |
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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-data-science-pipelines-operator-controller-rhel9', 'collectionURL': 'https://access.redhat.com/downloads/content/package-browser/', 'defaultStatus': 'unknown'}] Added Description A flaw was found in the Data Science Pipelines Operator (DSPO). A namespace editor can exploit a vulnerability in the spec.database.customExtraParams field, which allows for the injection of dangerous parameters into the MySQL Data Source Name (DSN) string. By manipulating these parameters, an attacker can enable LOCAL INFILE functionality and exfiltrate sensitive files, such as the service account token, from the operator pod. This can lead to privilege escalation, allowing a namespace editor to gain cluster-admin privileges. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-915 Added Reference https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-18617 Added Reference https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2510304