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CVE-2026-49478

HIGH · CVSS 8.7 EPSS 0.28% Public Exploit

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS · Published 2026-08-13 · Last synced 2026-08-15

CyberRota Analysis

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Kubernetes versions up to 1.8.5 are vulnerable due to improper handling of cross-host redirects in Fulcio, which can lead to blind SSRF attacks and unauthorized disclosure of ServiceAccount tokens. This vulnerability allows malicious actors to substitute and cache malicious JWKS keys, potentially compromising the security of Kubernetes deployments. Organizations using affected versions should prioritize upgrading to version 1.8.6 or later to mitigate these risks.

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CVE
CVE-2026-49478
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
8.7
EPSS
0.28%
Kubernetes

Original NVD Description

Fulcio is a certificate authority for issuing code signing certificates for an OpenID Connect (OIDC) identity. Versions through 1.8.5 improperly follow cross-host redirects and attach Kubernetes ServiceAccount tokens during OIDC discovery, allowing a malicious or compromised issuer to perform blind SSRF, substitute and cache malicious JWKS keys, or disclose ServiceAccount tokens to external hosts. Version 1.8.6 blocks cross-host redirects, restricts token injection, and restricts local token loading. No known workarounds are available.