CVE-2026-44180
Jupyter Enterprise Gateway: ContainerProcessProxy._enforce_prohibited_ids can be Bypassed
Description
Jupyter Enterprise Gateway launches remote Jupyter Notebook kernels across distributed clusters like Apache Spark, Kubernetes, and Docker Swarm. Versions 2.0.0rc1 and above prior to 3.3.0 have a prohibited UID and GID feature that by default prevents launching kernels with UID or GID 0 (root), and this restriction can be bypassed using a specially crafted KERNEL_UID or KERNEL_GID value. This input validation vulnerability allows running Jupyter kernels as root, which can be dangerous as it allows more attack surface, and may lead to container escapes, compromising the worker node and all workloads running on it. Repeated exploitation can compromise all worker nodes, and thus the entire Kubernetes cluster. It is possible to specify volume mounts, so one vector for a container escape is to use a hostPath R/W volume mount, use this UID/GID bypass to run as root, and then gain code execution in the underlying worker node by creating a crontab entry in the mounted host file system. This issue has been fixed in version 3.0.0.
INFO
Published Date :
July 16, 2026, 10:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 5, 2026, 3:55 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | MITRE-CVE |
Solution
- Update Jupyter Enterprise Gateway to version 3.0.0 or later.
- Ensure prohibited UID/GID features are properly configured.
- Restrict root access for kernel launches.
- Monitor for suspicious kernel activity.
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2026-44180 has a 1 public
PoC/Exploit available at Github.
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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-2026-44180.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/jupyter-server/enterprise_gateway/releases/tag/v3.3.0 | Product Release Notes |
| https://github.com/jupyter-server/enterprise_gateway/security/advisories/GHSA-chq7-94j8-cj28 | Exploit Vendor Advisory |
| https://github.com/jupyter-server/enterprise_gateway/security/advisories/GHSA-chq7-94j8-cj28 | Exploit Vendor Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Aug. 05, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:jupyter:enterprise_gateway:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 2.1.0 up to (excluding) 3.3.0 *cpe:2.3:a:jupyter:enterprise_gateway:2.0.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:jupyter:enterprise_gateway:2.0.0:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:jupyter:enterprise_gateway:2.0.0:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:* Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/jupyter-server/enterprise_gateway/releases/tag/v3.3.0 Types: Product, Release Notes Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/jupyter-server/enterprise_gateway/security/advisories/GHSA-chq7-94j8-cj28 Types: Exploit, Vendor Advisory Added Reference Type CISA-ADP: https://github.com/jupyter-server/enterprise_gateway/security/advisories/GHSA-chq7-94j8-cj28 Types: Exploit, Vendor Advisory -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jul. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://github.com/jupyter-server/enterprise_gateway/security/advisories/GHSA-chq7-94j8-cj28 Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-44180', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'poc'}, {'automatable': 'yes'}, {'technicalImpact': 'total'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-07-17T14:20:43.912230Z'} -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jul. 16, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'jupyter-server', 'product': 'enterprise_gateway', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '>= 2.0.0rc1, < 3.3.0'}]}] Added Description Jupyter Enterprise Gateway launches remote Jupyter Notebook kernels across distributed clusters like Apache Spark, Kubernetes, and Docker Swarm. Versions 2.0.0rc1 and above prior to 3.3.0 have a prohibited UID and GID feature that by default prevents launching kernels with UID or GID 0 (root), and this restriction can be bypassed using a specially crafted KERNEL_UID or KERNEL_GID value. This input validation vulnerability allows running Jupyter kernels as root, which can be dangerous as it allows more attack surface, and may lead to container escapes, compromising the worker node and all workloads running on it. Repeated exploitation can compromise all worker nodes, and thus the entire Kubernetes cluster. It is possible to specify volume mounts, so one vector for a container escape is to use a hostPath R/W volume mount, use this UID/GID bypass to run as root, and then gain code execution in the underlying worker node by creating a crontab entry in the mounted host file system. This issue has been fixed in version 3.0.0. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-20 Added Reference https://github.com/jupyter-server/enterprise_gateway/releases/tag/v3.3.0 Added Reference https://github.com/jupyter-server/enterprise_gateway/security/advisories/GHSA-chq7-94j8-cj28