Vulnerability Description
A flaw was found in openshift/oc-mirror. The tool incorrectly verifies PGP (Pretty Good Privacy) release image signatures by checking for signature errors before the entire signed body is processed, leading to a bypass of the signature verification. A remote attacker, by intercepting or manipulating network traffic to the signature endpoint, could exploit this to craft a PGP message with a valid Red Hat release key ID but a forged signature. This enables the `oc-mirror` tool to accept and mirror a malicious release payload into a disconnected registry, potentially compromising the integrity of software deployments.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:79039
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-75939
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2517976
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-75939?
CVE-2026-75939 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.4 (HIGH). A flaw was found in openshift/oc-mirror. The tool incorrectly verifies PGP (Pretty Good Privacy) release image signatures by checking for signature errors before the entire signed body is processed, l...
How severe is CVE-2026-75939?
CVE-2026-75939 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-75939?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.