CVE-2026-32768

CVE-2026-32768 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Ctfer-io Chall-manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.9. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-284.

Key facts

Description

Chall-Manager is a platform-agnostic system able to start Challenges on Demand of a player. In versions prior to 0.6.5, due to a miswritten NetworkPolicy, a malicious actor can pivot from an instance to any Pod out of the origin namespace. This breaks the security-by-default property expected as part of the deployment program, leading to a potential lateral movement. In the specific case of sdk/kubernetes.Kompose it does not isolate the instances. This issue has been fixed in version 0.6.5.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-32768?
Chall-Manager is a platform-agnostic system able to start Challenges on Demand of a player. In versions prior to 0.6.5, due to a miswritten NetworkPolicy, a malicious actor can pivot from an instance to any Pod out of the origin namespace. This breaks the security-by-default property expected as part of the deployment program, leading to a potential lateral movement. In the specific case of sdk/kubernetes.Kompose it does not isolate the instances. This issue has been fixed in version 0.6.5.
How severe is CVE-2026-32768?
CVE-2026-32768 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.9, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-32768 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-32768?
CVE-2026-32768 affects Ctfer-io Chall-manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-32768?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2026-32768 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2026-32768 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-13571.
When was CVE-2026-32768 published?
CVE-2026-32768 was published on 2026-03-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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