CVE-2022-43758
Rancher vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

A command injection vulnerability (CVE-2022-43758) was discovered in SUSE Rancher that allows code execution for users with the ability to add an untrusted Helm catalog or modify the URL configuration used to download KDM. This vulnerability affects SUSE Rancher versions prior to 2.5.17, 2.6.10, and 2.7.1 (SUSE Bugzilla, CVE Mitre).

Technical details

The vulnerability is classified as an Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection'). The attack vector is network-based, requiring high attack complexity and high privileges. The vulnerability also requires user interaction and has the potential to affect system scope (NVD CVSS).

Impact

If successfully exploited, this vulnerability can lead to high impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system (NVD CVSS).

Exploitability

The vulnerability requires high privileges (typically admin access by default) and user interaction to be exploited. The attack must be launched through the network, though it requires high complexity to execute successfully (NVD CVSS).

Mitigation and workarounds

The vulnerability has been patched in SUSE Rancher versions 2.5.17, 2.6.10, and 2.7.1. Users are advised to upgrade to these or later versions to mitigate the risk (SUSE Bugzilla).

Additional resources


SourceThis report was generated using AI

Related Rancher vulnerabilities:

CVE ID

Severity

Score

Technologies

Component name

CISA KEV exploit

Has fix

Published date

CVE-2026-44946CRITICAL9.5
  • Rancher logoRancher
  • rancher
NoYesJun 30, 2026
CVE-2026-41052CRITICAL9.4
  • Rancher logoRancher
  • harvester-fips
NoYesJun 29, 2026
CVE-2026-41053HIGH8.8
  • Rancher logoRancher
  • github.com/rancher/rancher
NoYesJun 30, 2026
CVE-2023-22649HIGH8.4
  • Rancher logoRancher
  • rancher
NoYesOct 16, 2024
CVE-2025-67601MEDIUM4.8
  • Rancher logoRancher
  • rancher
NoYesFeb 25, 2026

Free Vulnerability Assessment

Benchmark your Cloud Security Posture

Evaluate your cloud security practices across 9 security domains to benchmark your risk level and identify gaps in your defenses.

Request assessment

Get a personalized demo

Ready to see Wiz in action?

"Best User Experience I have ever seen, provides full visibility to cloud workloads."
David EstlickCISO
"Wiz provides a single pane of glass to see what is going on in our cloud environments."
Adam FletcherChief Security Officer
"We know that if Wiz identifies something as critical, it actually is."
Greg PoniatowskiHead of Threat and Vulnerability Management