CVE-2026-18617: Data-science-pipelines-operator: dspo: mysql dsn parameter injection via customextraparams enables local infile file exfiltration from operator pod

Severity: high (CVSS 8.8 v3.1)
Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
EPSS: 0.7% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
Public exploit or detection template: none known
Published: 2026-08-10 · updated 2026-09-21
Weakness: CWE-915

Description

A flaw was found in the Data Science Pipelines Operator (DSPO). A namespace editor can exploit a vulnerability in the spec.database.customExtraParams field, which allows for the injection of dangerous parameters into the MySQL Data Source Name (DSN) string. By manipulating these parameters, an attacker can enable LOCAL INFILE functionality and exfiltrate sensitive files, such as the service account token, from the operator pod. This can lead to privilege escalation, allowing a namespace editor to gain cluster-admin privileges.

Affected products

Red Hat OpenShift AI 2.25: all versions — fixed in 1785189332, 1788182334
Red Hat OpenShift AI 3.3: all versions — fixed in 1785187936
Red Hat OpenShift AI 3.4: all versions — fixed in 1784833428, 1787002057
Red Hat OpenShift AI 3.5: all versions — fixed in 1786552250, 1786552271

How to fix

Upgrade to a fixed version: Red Hat OpenShift AI 2.25 1785189332, 1788182334; Red Hat OpenShift AI 3.3 1785187936; Red Hat OpenShift AI 3.4 1784833428, 1787002057; Red Hat OpenShift AI 3.5 1786552250, 1786552271. Check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

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