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CVE-2026-18608

HIGH · CVSS 8.7 EPSS 0.43% Public Exploit

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS · Published 2026-08-10 · Last synced 2026-08-16

CyberRota Analysis

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A vulnerability in the Data Science Pipelines Operator allows for excessive permissions within Kubernetes, enabling potential exploitation if the DSPO pod is compromised. Attackers could execute commands within pods and manage cluster-wide roles, leading to full administrative control over the Kubernetes cluster. Organizations utilizing the Data Science Pipelines Operator should prioritize remediation to mitigate the risk of unauthorized access and control.

Public Exploit Signal

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

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CVE
CVE-2026-18608
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
8.7
EPSS
0.43%
Kubernetes

Original NVD Description

A flaw was found in the Data Science Pipelines Operator (DSPO). The operator's ClusterRole, which defines its permissions, includes extensive privileges beyond what is necessary for its operation. These excessive permissions, such as the ability to execute commands within pods and manage cluster-wide roles, could be exploited. If the DSPO pod were compromised, an attacker could leverage these privileges to gain full administrative control over the entire Kubernetes cluster.