CVE-2026-66786
Submariner Configuration Injection Remote Code Execution
Description
A flaw was found in submariner. In cert-auth mode, the connection configuration is built using free-form strings from the Custom Resource Definition (CRD) without proper validation. A malicious cluster can exploit this by publishing a CableName that includes newlines and ipsec.conf directives. This allows an attacker to inject arbitrary configuration parameters or execute commands through leftupdown hooks, leading to remote code execution as root on the gateway node.
INFO
Published Date :
Sept. 2, 2026, 6:21 p.m.
Last Modified :
Sept. 2, 2026, 6:21 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-66786
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | MITRE-CVE |
Solution
- Validate all inputs in the Custom Resource Definition.
- Sanitize connection configuration strings.
- Avoid executing external commands from user input.
- Update Submariner to the latest version.
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-2026-66786.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-66786 | |
| https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2507531 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-66786 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-2026-66786
weaknesses.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Sep. 02, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A flaw was found in submariner. In cert-auth mode, the connection configuration is built using free-form strings from the Custom Resource Definition (CRD) without proper validation. A malicious cluster can exploit this by publishing a CableName that includes newlines and ipsec.conf directives. This allows an attacker to inject arbitrary configuration parameters or execute commands through leftupdown hooks, leading to remote code execution as root on the gateway node. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-94 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/66xxx/CVE-2026-66786.json">CVE-2026-66786</a> Added Reference https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-66786 Added Reference https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2507531