Kyverno's NamespacedGeneratingPolicy generator.apply() namespace argument unvalidated -- background controller create...
High-risk advisory
CVE-2026-54523
Summary
Kyverno's NamespacedGeneratingPolicy generator.apply() namespace argument unvalidated -- background controller creates RoleBindings in any namespace including kube-system
Why it matters
GitHub has published a reviewed security advisory for github.com/kyverno/kyverno. Prioritize it with other application dependency updates, especially because EPSS places it in the 33% percentile.
Operator check
Check whether github.com/kyverno/kyverno is present in application dependency manifests, lockfiles, or build images. Review the GitHub advisory and upgrade to a patched version where available. EPSS probability: 0.4%; percentile: 33%.
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