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CVE-2026-18982

HIGH · CVSS 8.8 EPSS 0.50%

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

CyberRota Analysis

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A vulnerability in the RHOAI training-operator allows users with standard edit or admin roles in Kubernetes namespaces to escalate privileges, enabling them to impersonate service accounts and access the host filesystem. This could lead to the execution of arbitrary code remotely, posing a significant security risk. Organizations using Kubernetes, particularly those leveraging the RHOAI training-operator, should prioritize addressing this vulnerability to mitigate potential exploitation.

CVE
CVE-2026-18982
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
8.8
EPSS
0.50%
Kubernetes

Original NVD Description

A flaw was found in the RHOAI training-operator. This vulnerability allows a user with standard edit or admin roles in any Kubernetes namespace to escalate their privileges. Through the creation of training jobs, an attacker can impersonate service accounts, access the host filesystem, and potentially execute arbitrary code remotely. This issue arises from the aggregation of training job permissions onto native Kubernetes edit and admin ClusterRoles, coupled with unrestricted PodTemplateSpec passthrough.