Description
A flaw was found in search-v2-api. The authentication middleware in the affected component unconditionally skips authentication when a request includes an `Upgrade: websocket` header. An unauthenticated attacker can exploit this by sending a specially crafted HTTP POST request to the `/federated` endpoint with the `Upgrade: websocket` header. This allows the attacker to bypass authentication and access federated search results across all configured remote managed hubs, leading to information disclosure.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Hat | Red Hat Advanced Cluster Management for Kubernetes 2.17 | — | — |
References
- RHSA-2026:60386 vendor-advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-71467 vdb-entry
- RHBZ#2512146 issue-tracking