Google Cloud Platform (Vertex AI Workbench): Schwachstelle ermöglicht Erlangen von Benutzerrechten
WID-SEC-2026-0541 · first 26.02.2026 · updated 27.02.2026 · CVSS 9,9
What it is about
Google Cloud Platform (GCP) ist eine Sammlung von Cloud-Computing-Diensten von Google, die Infrastruktur, Datenanalyse, maschinelles Lernen und Entwicklungstools bietet. Unternehmen können dadurch Anwendungen in der Cloud zu aufbauen und skalierbar bereitzustellen. Ein entfernter, authentisierter Angreifer kann eine Schwachstelle in Google Cloud Platform ausnutzen, um Benutzerrechte zu erlangen.
Under what conditions?
Over the network, but only with valid access (login required), for example with stolen credentials or as an insider.
What can happen in the worst case
An attacker could use the vulnerability to
- Benutzerrechte zu erlangen
Am I affected?
Affected according to the BSI:
- Google Cloud Platform Vertex AI Workbench
The installed version is usually shown under “Help → About” or in the device’s admin interface.
What helps?
Install the updates provided by the vendor; details in the sources below.
Is the vulnerability already being exploited?
None of the CVEs is in the CISA catalogue of exploited vulnerabilities. That does not mean there are no attacks, only that none are documented.
Information and sources
CVE: CVE-2026-2244
Source: BSI warning and information service (CERT-Bund); CISA. The assessment of the conditions is my reading of the BSI text; the external pages are in their original language.