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CVE-2026-71567: Unquoted Shell Variables in OpenShift FakeFish Scripts
CVE-2026-71567 · published 2 months ago
Summary
OpenShift FakeFish scripts inject variables into commands and manifests without proper quoting, potentially leading to unauthorized access or data exposure. This affects Image URLs and BMC credentials, which are not validated by FakeFish. To mitigate this risk, update the scripts to properly quote shell variables.
What to do
The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| openshift-metal3 | fakefish | <= 28f9a6b |
Original advisory text
User-controlled variables inserted unescaped into shell scripts and Kubernetes manifests
In openshift-metal3/fakefish there is a repeated pattern in some of the scripts where shell variables
are injected without quoting them either into command lines or into
manifests. This mostly applies to the Image URL and BMC credentials
(which are not verified by FakeFish).
are injected without quoting them either into command lines or into
manifests. This mostly applies to the Image URL and BMC credentials
(which are not verified by FakeFish).
References
- https://github.com/openshift-metal3/fakefish/security/advisories/GHSA-xfhv-fp7q-... Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/openshift-metal3/fakefish/ URL
- https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/tree/main/cves/2026/71xxx/CVE-2026-71567... Vendor Advisory
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-71567 Vendor Advisory
Internet-facing
60 days
Internal
At next upgrade
- Not known to be exploited
- Needs hands-on effort to exploit
- Gives an attacker partial control
Type
CWE-78OS Command Injection
Timeline
Published17 Aug 2026
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen17 Aug 2026
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