CVE-2026-18544 — HIGH (8.1)

Vulnerability Description

IBM Portieris 0.5.0 through 0.14.2 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to bypass image policy enforcement due to improper authorization of pod owner references.

CVSS Score

8.1

HIGH

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

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-862

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7284125

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-18544?

CVE-2026-18544 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.1 (HIGH). IBM Portieris 0.5.0 through 0.14.2 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to bypass image policy enforcement due to improper authorization of pod owner references.

How severe is CVE-2026-18544?

CVE-2026-18544 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-18544?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.