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Kubernetes CVE-2026-24470

HIGH
Unintended Proxy or Intermediary ('Confused Deputy') (CWE-441)
2026-01-26 security-advisories@github.com GHSA-mxxc-p822-2hx9
8.1
CVSS 3.1 · GitHub Advisory
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GitHub Advisory PRIMARY
8.1 HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
SUSE
HIGH
qualitative

Primary rating from GitHub Advisory.

CVSS VectorGitHub Advisory

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
None

Lifecycle Timeline

3
Analysis Generated
Mar 12, 2026 - 22:00 vuln.today
Patch released
Feb 18, 2026 - 17:39 nvd
Patch available
CVE Published
Jan 26, 2026 - 23:16 nvd
HIGH 8.1

DescriptionGitHub Advisory

Skipper is an HTTP router and reverse proxy for service composition. Prior to version 0.24.0, when running Skipper as an Ingress controller, users with permissions to create an Ingress and a Service of type ExternalName can create routes that enable them to use Skipper's network access to reach internal services. Version 0.24.0 disables Kubernetes ExternalName by default. As a workaround, developers can allow list targets of an ExternalName and allow list via regular expressions.

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Skipper versions up to 0.24.0 contains a vulnerability that allows attackers to list targets of an ExternalName and allow list via regular expressions (CVSS 8.1).

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Attack ChainAIDerived

Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata

Access
Create Ingress with ExternalName Service
Exploit
Skipper routes traffic through proxy
Impact
Access internal services via network bridge

Vulnerability AssessmentAI

Exploitation Kubernetes cluster running Skipper < 0.24.0 as Ingress controller with ExternalName Services enabled. … Additional conditions and limiting factors are described in the full assessment.
Risk Assessment CVSS 8.1 (HIGH). … Full risk analysis with EPSS, KEV, and SSVC signal comparison available after sign-in.
Exploit Scenario A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to list targets of an ExternalName and allow list via regular expressions.
Remediation A vendor patch is available — apply it immediately. … Detailed patch versions, workarounds, and compensating controls in full report.

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Within 24 hours: Identify all systems running Skipper versions up to 0.24.0 and document exposure scope. …

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Vendor StatusVendor

SUSE

Severity: High

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