CVE-2026-16460

HIGHCVSS 7.4/10EPSS 0.08%

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CVE-2026-16460 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.4/10 on the CVSS scale. A flaw was found in bootc and ostree. Already-staged deployments are finalized without revalidating the deployment's container image against the current containers signature policy. EPSS estimates a 0.08% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A flaw was found in bootc and ostree. Already-staged deployments are finalized without revalidating the deployment's container image against the current containers signature policy. Unsigned OS content staged under a prior permissive policy can remain bootable after policy is hardened to reject unsigned images, leading to full host compromise on reboot.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.08%

0.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.

VendorProductVersions
Red HatRed Hat Hardened ImagesAll versions

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Awaiting Analysis

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-16460?
A flaw was found in bootc and ostree. Already-staged deployments are finalized without revalidating the deployment's container image against the current containers signature policy. Unsigned OS content staged under a prior permissive policy can remain bootable after policy is hardened to reject unsigned images, leading to full host compromise on reboot.
How severe is CVE-2026-16460?
CVE-2026-16460 has a CVSS score of 7.4/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.08% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-16460?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST