SB20260505100 - Multiple vulnerabilities in etcd



SB20260505100 - Multiple vulnerabilities in etcd

Published: May 5, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB20260505100
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Information disclosure

Breakdown by Severity

Low 100%
  • Low
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  • Critical

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.


1) Improper access control (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-44283)

CWE-ID: CWE-284 - Improper Access Control

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear


The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to access unauthorized data.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access control in transaction operations when processing Put requests with PrevKv enabled. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted transaction request to access unauthorized data.

Kubernetes deployments that rely on the API server for authentication and authorization are not affected.


2) Improper access control (CVE-ID: N/A)

CWE-ID: CWE-284 - Improper Access Control

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear


The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to attach leases without authorization.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access control in transaction operations when processing Put requests with lease attachment enabled. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted transaction request to attach leases without authorization.

Kubernetes deployments that rely on the API server for authentication and authorization are not affected.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.