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CVE-2026-40161
high
CVSS 7.7
Vulnerability in github.com/tektoncd/pipeline (CVE-2026-40161)
Summary
vulnerability in github.com/tektoncd/pipeline (CVE-2026-40161). Confidential information can be exposed externally. Exploitable via ``serverURL``. Mitigation: upgrade to `1.11.1` or later.
AI summary snake-internal / snake-material-v2
A vulnerability tracked as **CVE-2026-40161** has been found in github.com/tektoncd/pipeline.
Attackers can target a specific entry point like ``serverURL`` over the network to misuse the product.
Confidential information can be exposed externally. CVSS score: 7.7/10.
What to do: upgrade github.com/tektoncd/pipeline to **1.11.1** or later.
If unsure, ask your IT team or search "github.com/tektoncd/pipeline CVE-2026-40161" on the vendor's site.
CVE-2026-40161 (github.com/tektoncd/pipeline) — CWE-201 / CVSS v3 7.7
Attack vector: remote (network-reachable) / no user interaction
Attack surface: `serverURL` / `token` / `secretRef` / `nil`
Patched: `1.11.1` — apply immediately
Plan: 1) Audit SBOM/dependencies, 2) Stage→prod upgrade, 3) Add WAF/proxy monitoring on affected endpoints, 4) Hunt IOCs in logs.
Refs: see the GHSA / vendor advisory / patched release linked on this page.
❓ What is the problem
**A vulnerability** (CWE-201) exists in github.com/tektoncd/pipeline. Attackers reach the vulnerable code path via ``serverURL`` without authentication.
📍 Affected scope
github.com/tektoncd/pipeline — . Attack surface: `serverURL` / `token` / `secretRef` / `nil`.
🔥 Severity
Severity: High (CVSS 7.7/10). Confidential information can be exposed externally
🔧 How to fix
Update to **1.11.1**.
🛡️ Workaround
Until the patch is applied: disable the affected feature, apply WAF rules, or restrict access via network ACLs.
🔍 Detection
Search webserver/proxy logs for unusual request patterns matching this CVE's known IOCs. Run `grep -r 'github.com/tektoncd/pipeline' .` against your dependency files (package-lock.json, requirements.txt, go.sum) to find affected services.
Response Actions (7 steps)
Concrete steps and command examples for SOC/SRE teams to execute in order
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1Identify exposure identify
grep -r 'github.com/tektoncd/pipeline' . | grep -v node_modulesリポジトリと本番環境の依存ファイル (package-lock.json / requirements.txt / go.sum / Gemfile.lock 等) で `github.com/tektoncd/pipeline` を grep し、稼働しているサービス・バージョンを把握する。
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6Apply patch patch
Upgrade github.com/tektoncd/pipeline to 1.11.1ステージング環境で 1.11.1 に上げて回帰テスト → 本番反映。回帰テストはアプリの主要ハッピーパスと、Step 3 で見つけた異常検知の続報チェックを含めること。
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7Post-deployment verification verify
Confirm patched version is live in productionパッチ適用後、ステージングで PoC または同等の悪用パターンを再現して脆弱性が閉じたことを確認。本番では Step 3 と同じログクエリでアラート再発が無いか継続監視。
Affected packages
go
github.com/tektoncd/pipeline
[{"type":"SEMVER","events":[{"introduced":"1.10.0"},{"fixed":"1.11.1"}]}]
References
- advisory https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-40161
- package https://github.com/tektoncd/pipeline
- web https://github.com/tektoncd/pipeline/security/advisories/GHSA-wjxp-xrpv-xpff
- web https://github.com/tektoncd/pipeline/issues/9608
- web https://github.com/tektoncd/pipeline/issues/9609
- web https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-wjxp-xrpv-xpff