CVE-2026-77176
High
Description
A flaw was found in Kata Containers. In configurations utilizing genpolicy for Confidential Containers guest protection, a malicious host operator can exploit insufficient validation of CreateContainer mount and storage rules. This allows them to mount arbitrary container-rootfs paths over sensitive host locations or provision arbitrary content, potentially exposing confidential information or enabling the acceptance of attacker-controlled input.
SeverityHigh
CVSS8.1
Exploit probability—
Product
Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform 4
PublishedAug 20, 2026
First seenAug 20, 2026
Weakness typeCWE-73CWE-73
How to fix
Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hat Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform 4 | No range specified | — |
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