Symlink Attack Affecting github.com/kubevirt/kubevirt/cmd/virt-exportserver package, versions <1.8.3
Threat Intelligence
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- published2 Jun 2026
- disclosed28 May 2026
- creditThai Son Dinh
Introduced: 28 May 2026
CVE-2026-9804 Â (opens in a new tab)How to fix?
Upgrade github.com/kubevirt/kubevirt/cmd/virt-exportserver to version 1.8.3 or higher.
Overview
Affected versions of this package are vulnerable to Symlink Attack via the virt-exportserver process. An attacker can access sensitive files from the exporter pod's filesystem by placing a symbolic link within an exported filesystem Persistent Volume Claim (PVC) that points outside its designated mount root.