CVE-2026-87114

HIGHCVSS 7.1/10

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CVE-2026-87114 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.1/10 on the CVSS scale. A flaw was found in kube-compare. When processing a 'container://' reference path, the tool incorrectly executes an untrusted container image's entrypoint instead of merely extracting data from a stopped container.

Description

A flaw was found in kube-compare. When processing a 'container://' reference path, the tool incorrectly executes an untrusted container image's entrypoint instead of merely extracting data from a stopped container. This allows a remote attacker to achieve arbitrary code execution on the operator's workstation. If the Docker daemon requires elevated privileges, the untrusted code may execute with root-mediated daemon privileges, posing a significant security risk.

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Affected Software

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

VendorProductVersions
Red HatPen Drive Powered by Red Hat LightspeedAll versions
Red HatRed Hat OpenShift Container Platform 4All versions

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Timeline

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Status
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-87114?
A flaw was found in kube-compare. When processing a 'container://' reference path, the tool incorrectly executes an untrusted container image's entrypoint instead of merely extracting data from a stopped container. This allows a remote attacker to achieve arbitrary code execution on the operator's workstation. If the Docker daemon requires elevated privileges, the untrusted code may execute with root-mediated daemon privileges, posing a significant security risk.
How severe is CVE-2026-87114?
CVE-2026-87114 has a CVSS score of 7.1/10 (HIGH severity).
How do I fix CVE-2026-87114?
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