CVE-2026-2244
CWE-200Published: February 26, 2026· Updated: Feb 27, 2026
Official Description
A vulnerability in Google Cloud Vertex AI Workbench from 7/21/2025 to 01/30/2026 allows an attacker to exfiltrate valid Google Cloud access tokens of other users via abuse of a built-in startup script.
All instances after January 30th, 2026 have been patched to protect from this vulnerability. No user action is required for this.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-2244 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-200): Information exposure vulnerabilities leak sensitive data to unauthorized actors.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
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Exploit & PoC Resources
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2026-2244 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts