CVE-2026-34940: KubeAI is an AI inference operator for kubernetes

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-34940?

kubeai: upgrade to 0.23.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-34940 being exploited?

CVE-2026-34940 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2026-34940 affect?

CVE-2026-34940 affects kubeai. Severity is high (CVSS 8.7). KubeAI is an AI inference operator for kubernetes. Prior to 0.23.2, the ollamaStartupProbeScript() function in internal/modelcontroller/engine_ollama.go constructs a shell command string using fmt.Sprintf with unsanitized model URL componen

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-34940?

Priority 50/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; On your watchlist

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HIGH 8.7WATCHLISTUPGRADE

CVE-2026-34940 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.7) affecting kubeai. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

KubeAI is an AI inference operator for kubernetes. Prior to 0.23.2, the ollamaStartupProbeScript() function in internal/modelcontroller/engine_ollama.go constructs a shell command string using fmt.Sprintf with unsanitized model URL components (ref, modelParam). This shell command is executed via bash -c as a Kubernetes startup probe. An attacker who can create or update Model custom resources can inject arbitrary shell commands that execute insid

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.7 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 61%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-78
Published	2026-04-06
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: kubeai

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-04-06 16:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 10:39 UTCUpdated Record last modified

kubeai kubeai UPGRADE

Affected: < 0.23.2

Fixed in: 0.23.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy kubeai || rpm -q kubeai || kubeai --version

2. UPGRADE to 0.23.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade kubeai

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade kubeai

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-34940?

kubeai: upgrade to 0.23.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-34940 being exploited?

CVE-2026-34940 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-34940 affect?

CVE-2026-34940 affects kubeai. Severity is high (CVSS 8.7). KubeAI is an AI inference operator for kubernetes. Prior to 0.23.2, the ollamaStartupProbeScript() function in internal/modelcontroller/engine_ollama.go constructs a shell command string using fmt.Sprintf with unsanitized model URL componen

How urgent is CVE-2026-34940?

Priority 50/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; On your watchlist

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