CVE-2026-6848
CyberVault Technical Summary
Analyst SynthesisTechnical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2026-6848 impacting redhat quay. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 5.4 (MEDIUM).
Original NVD Description
Source: NIST NVD📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown
🎯 Affected Versions Matrix
| Affected Product | redhat / quay |
| Affected Versions | 3.0.0 |
| Weakness Enumeration | CWE-613 |
Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe
Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2026-6848 impacting redhat quay.
id: cve-2026-6848
info:
name: redhat quay - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
author: cybervault-security-intel
severity: medium
description: |
Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2026-6848 affecting redhat quay.
Evaluation: A flaw was found in Red Hat Quay. When Red Hat Quay requests password re-verification for sensitive operations, such as token generation or robot acco...
reference:
- https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2026-6848
classification:
cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N
cvss-score: 5.4
cve-id: CVE-2026-6848
cwe-id: CWE-613
tags: cve,cve-2026-6848,redhat,quay,medium
http:
- method: GET
path:
- "{BaseURL}/"
- "{BaseURL}/api/"
matchers-condition: and
matchers:
- type: status
status:
- 200
- type: word
words:
- "quay"
part: body
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2026-6848
# Target: redhat quay | CVSS: 5.4 (MEDIUM)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only
import requests
import sys
def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2026-6848 (redhat quay)...")
headers = {
"User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
"Accept": "*/*"
}
try:
r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
if r.status_code < 500:
print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against redhat quay scope (3.0.0).")
return True
except Exception as e:
print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
return False
if __name__ == '__main__':
url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
verify_vulnerability(url)
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2026-6848
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install quay 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade quay 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update quay
# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i quay 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i quay
# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."
🛡️ Remediation & Security Action
- Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
- Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
- Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
🔗 Verified Technical References
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide
How do I fix CVE-2026-6848 in redhat quay?
Review vendor-specific security notices and update redhat quay packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.
Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2026-6848?
No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.
What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2026-6848?
CVE-2026-6848 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 5.4 (MEDIUM). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.