Shell Variable Injection Vulnerability in OpenShift Metal3 FakeFish
CVE-2026-71567

7.7HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Openshift-metal3

Status
Fakefish
Vendor
CVE Published:
17 August 2026

What is CVE-2026-71567?

In OpenShift Metal3's FakeFish, a vulnerability exists where shell variables are injected into command lines and manifests without proper quoting. This issue primarily affects the handling of the Image URL and BMC credentials, which are not adequately verified by the FakeFish utility. This flaw may lead to security risks as unverified inputs can be exploited. Users are encouraged to review the advisory for mitigation strategies.

Affected Version(s)

fakefish 0 <= 28f9a6b

fakefish 526550a

References

https://github.com/openshift-metal3/fakefish/security/adv...
vendor-advisory

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.7
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
High
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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