CVE-2026-9804
Kubevirt: kubevirt: vmexport directory symlink escape enables exporter pod file read
Description
A flaw was found in KubeVirt's virt-exportserver component. An attacker with specific namespace-level access can exploit a path traversal vulnerability in the VMExport directory endpoint. By placing a symbolic link (symlink) within an exported filesystem Persistent Volume Claim (PVC) that points outside its designated mount root, the attacker can read arbitrary files from the exporter pod's filesystem. This leads to information disclosure, potentially exposing sensitive data.
INFO
Published Date :
May 28, 2026, 9:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
May 28, 2026, 9:16 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-9804
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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] |
Solution
- Update KubeVirt to a patched version.
- Restrict access to virt-exportserver.
- Avoid creating symlinks in exported PVCs.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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CVE-2026-9804.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-9804 | |
| https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2482487 |
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
May. 28, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A flaw was found in KubeVirt's virt-exportserver component. An attacker with specific namespace-level access can exploit a path traversal vulnerability in the VMExport directory endpoint. By placing a symbolic link (symlink) within an exported filesystem Persistent Volume Claim (PVC) that points outside its designated mount root, the attacker can read arbitrary files from the exporter pod's filesystem. This leads to information disclosure, potentially exposing sensitive data. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N Added CWE CWE-59 Added Reference https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-9804 Added Reference https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2482487