Path Traversal in Kubernetes Kubernetes-client/java

CVE-2026-15687

A security issue was discovered in the Kubernetes Java client library where a compromised pod may be able to create new files in arbitrary locations on the client machine executing copy operations via non-tar copyDirectoryFromPod when enab…

Vulnerability class: Path Traversal (Directory Traversal)

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 2.4 (Low). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-15687?
CVE-2026-15687 is a low-severity vulnerability in Kubernetes Kubernetes-client/java, classified under Path Traversal. CVSS score: 2.4/10. Published 2026-07-23.
How severe is CVE-2026-15687?
Low severity. CVSS v3 base score is 2.4 out of 10.