CVE-2026-41052: Improper privilege handling could be used by users with Project Owner role to escalate privileges, in Rancher

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HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2026-41052 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting rancher. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Improper privilege handling could be used by users with Project Owner role to escalate privileges, in Rancher versions 2.14 before 2.14.2, 2.13 before 2.13.6, and 2.12 before 2.12.10.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 64%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-305
Published	2026-06-29
Last modified	2026-10-25

Publisher (CNA): SUSE · Vendor: suse

Last updated 2026-10-25 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-06-29 16:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-25 21:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

suse rancher UPGRADE

Affected: >= 2.12.0 and < 2.12.10 · >= 2.13.0 and < 2.13.6 · >= 2.14.0 and < 2.14.2

Fixed in: 2.12.10, 2.13.6, 2.14.2

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.12.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 2.12.10 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade rancher

Note

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

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.12.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison rancher sudo apt install rancher=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.12.0> sudo apt-mark hold rancher

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list rancher sudo dnf downgrade rancher-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.12.0> sudo dnf versionlock add rancher

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2026-41052?

rancher: upgrade to 2.12.10, 2.13.6, 2.14.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-41052 being exploited?

CVE-2026-41052 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-2026-41052 affect?

CVE-2026-41052 affects rancher. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Improper privilege handling could be used by users with Project Owner role to escalate privileges, in Rancher versions 2.14 before 2.14.2, 2.13 before 2.13.6, and 2.12 before 2.12.10.

How urgent is CVE-2026-41052?

Priority 40/100. High severity

Software pages

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