Security fixes in rancher-agent 2.14.3-r0 (CVE-2026-53492)
Description
The rancher-agent package version 2.14.3-r0 addresses 17 security vulnerabilities including CVE-2026-53492. This release provides security fixes to mitigate these issues. Versions prior to 2.14.3-r0 are affected. No CVSS score is available for CVE-2026-53492 specifically. There are no known exploits in the wild for this vulnerability. The affected product is not a cloud service, so remediation requires updating the software to the fixed version.
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-53492 is one of 17 vulnerabilities fixed in rancher-agent version 2.14.3-r0. The package is part of the Alpine ecosystem. The vendor has released version 2.14.3-r0 which includes security patches addressing these vulnerabilities. No detailed technical information or CVSS score is provided for CVE-2026-53492. The vulnerability affects all versions before 2.14.3-r0. There is no indication of active exploitation in the wild.
Potential Impact
The vulnerabilities fixed in rancher-agent prior to version 2.14.3-r0 potentially expose users to security risks that have been mitigated by the patch. Without specific CVSS or detailed impact data, the exact impact cannot be fully assessed. However, the presence of multiple vulnerabilities suggests a meaningful security risk if unpatched.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should upgrade rancher-agent to version 2.14.3-r0 or later to apply the official security fixes. Since this is not a cloud service, remediation requires manual update of the software. There are no known exploits in the wild, so immediate emergency response is not indicated, but timely patching is recommended.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- CLEANSTART-2026-ZU67009
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.3
- Ecosystems
- ["Alpine"]
Threat ID: 6a984539acd9273b496aabb6
Added to database: 09/02/2026, 15:48:09 UTC
Last enriched: 09/08/2026, 01:53:23 UTC
Last updated: 10/18/2026, 18:48:21 UTC
Views: 32
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