RCE in Kube-logging Logging-operator
CVE-2026-54680
Logging operator automates the deployment and configuration of Kubernetes logging pipelines. Prior to 6.6.0, the Fluentd configuration renderer FluentRender in pkg/sdk/logging/model/render/fluent.go writes CRD strings such as Flow record_t…
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 9.9 (Critical). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Kube-logging Logging-operator — versions < 6.6.0
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- security-advisories@github.com (x_refsource_MISC)
- security-advisories@github.com (x_refsource_MISC)
- security-advisories@github.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-54680?
- CVE-2026-54680 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Kube-logging Logging-operator, classified under Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component (Injection). CVSS score: 9.9/10. Published 2026-07-29.
- How severe is CVE-2026-54680?
- Critical severity. CVSS v3 base score is 9.9 out of 10.