CVE-2026-24176: CWE-863 Incorrect Authorization in NVIDIA KAI Scheduler
NVIDIA KAI Scheduler contains a vulnerability where an attacker could cause improper authorization through cross-namespace pod references. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to data tampering.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
NVIDIA KAI Scheduler versions before 0.13.0 contain an authorization flaw (CWE-863) where cross-namespace pod references are improperly authorized. This weakness allows an attacker with some privileges to perform unauthorized actions that could lead to data tampering. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 4.3, reflecting a medium severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, and requiring privileges but no user interaction. No official remediation level or patch information is available at this time.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows improper authorization that could result in data integrity issues due to tampering. There is no impact on confidentiality or availability. No known exploits have been reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the NVIDIA vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, limit privileges to reduce risk of exploitation related to cross-namespace pod references.
CVE-2026-24176: CWE-863 Incorrect Authorization in NVIDIA KAI Scheduler
Description
NVIDIA KAI Scheduler contains a vulnerability where an attacker could cause improper authorization through cross-namespace pod references. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to data tampering.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
NVIDIA KAI Scheduler versions before 0.13.0 contain an authorization flaw (CWE-863) where cross-namespace pod references are improperly authorized. This weakness allows an attacker with some privileges to perform unauthorized actions that could lead to data tampering. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 4.3, reflecting a medium severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, and requiring privileges but no user interaction. No official remediation level or patch information is available at this time.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows improper authorization that could result in data integrity issues due to tampering. There is no impact on confidentiality or availability. No known exploits have been reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the NVIDIA vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, limit privileges to reduce risk of exploitation related to cross-namespace pod references.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- nvidia
- Date Reserved
- 2026-01-21T19:09:31.778Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69e7a64f19fe3cd2cde569a9
Added to database: 4/21/2026, 4:31:11 PM
Last enriched: 4/21/2026, 4:47:25 PM
Last updated: 4/22/2026, 7:39:20 AM
Views: 5
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