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CVE-2026-15687

LOW · CVSS 2.4 EPSS 0.24% Public Exploit

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS · Published 2026-07-23 · Last synced 2026-08-22

CyberRota Analysis

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A vulnerability in the Kubernetes Java client library allows a compromised pod to create files in arbitrary locations on the client machine during copy operations, specifically when the enableTarCompressing option is set to false. Although classified as low severity, this issue poses a risk of unauthorized file manipulation, which could lead to further exploitation. Organizations using the Kubernetes Java client library should prioritize remediation to mitigate potential security risks associated with pod compromises.

Public Exploit Signal

A public exploit, PoC, GitHub repository or Metasploit reference was detected for this CVE.

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CVE
CVE-2026-15687
Severity
LOW
CVSS
2.4
EPSS
0.24%
Java Kubernetes

Original NVD Description

A security issue was discovered in the Kubernetes Java client library where a compromised pod may be able to create new files in arbitrary locations on the client machine executing copy operations via non-tar copyDirectoryFromPod when enableTarCompressing is false.