Summary
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| CVE ID | CVE-2026-71472 |
| Alert Source | GitHub Advisory - Critical Vulnerability |
| CVE Publication Year | 2026 |
| Date Published | 2026-08-17 |
| Vendor | Red Hat |
| Product | Advanced Cluster Management (acm-search-v2) |
| CVSS Score | 9.1 (critical) |
| EPSS Score | No data |
| CISA KEV | No |
| Ransomware | Not confirmed |
Vulnerability Description
A flaw was found in acm-search-v2-rhel9. This vulnerability allows an authenticated attacker, such as a hub administrator or a Search Custom Resource (CR) editor, to inject malicious shell commands or SQL statements. This occurs because the WORK_MEM string provided in the Search CR is not properly validated before being used in a bash script and an SQL query. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution within the privileged postgres pod, potentially compromising the system.
Required Actions
Apply vendor patches or mitigations as soon as available.
Who Is Affected?
This vulnerability affects the acm-search-v2 component of Red Hat Advanced Cluster Management (acm-search-v2-rhel9 image). Check if your organization uses this software and requires updates.
Sources
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