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Apache Kafka Remote Agent Constraint Extension Vulnerability

UBUNTU-CVE-2026-39832
Summary

Apache Kafka's remote agent extension allows attackers to execute arbitrary code when adding a key to a constraint. This vulnerability affects systems using the remote agent extension, potentially leading to unauthorized access and data breaches. To mitigate this issue, update to the latest version of Apache Kafka and ensure you are using the remote agent extension securely.

What to do

No fix is available yet. Check with your software vendor for updates.

Affected software
Ecosystem VendorProductAffected versions
Ubuntu:Pro:16.04:LTS canonical golang-go.crypto All versions
Ubuntu:Pro:16.04:LTS canonical lxd All versions
Ubuntu:Pro:16.04:LTS canonical snapd All versions
Ubuntu:Pro:16.04:LTS canonical google-guest-agent All versions
Ubuntu:Pro:18.04:LTS canonical lxd All versions
Ubuntu:Pro:18.04:LTS canonical snapd All versions
Ubuntu:Pro:18.04:LTS canonical golang-go.crypto All versions
Ubuntu:Pro:18.04:LTS canonical google-guest-agent All versions
Ubuntu:Pro:20.04:LTS canonical google-guest-agent All versions
Ubuntu:Pro:20.04:LTS canonical snapd All versions
Ubuntu:Pro:20.04:LTS canonical golang-go.crypto All versions
Ubuntu:22.04:LTS canonical google-guest-agent All versions
Ubuntu:22.04:LTS canonical snapd All versions
Ubuntu:Pro:22.04:LTS canonical golang-go.crypto All versions
Ubuntu:24.04:LTS canonical google-guest-agent All versions
Ubuntu:24.04:LTS canonical snapd All versions
Ubuntu:Pro:24.04:LTS canonical golang-go.crypto All versions
Ubuntu:25.10 canonical golang-go.crypto All versions
Ubuntu:25.10 canonical google-guest-agent All versions
Ubuntu:25.10 canonical snapd All versions
Ubuntu:26.04:LTS canonical golang-go.crypto All versions
Ubuntu:26.04:LTS canonical google-guest-agent All versions
Ubuntu:26.04:LTS canonical snapd All versions
Original title
(When adding a key to a remote agent constraint extensions such as rest ...)
Original description
(When adding a key to a remote agent constraint extensions such as rest ...)
Published: 22 May 2026 · Updated: 25 May 2026 · First seen: 22 May 2026